The 'Miracle of Istanbul' marks 20 years since Liverpool's remarkable comeback in the 2005 Champions League final. Trailing 3-0 at halftime, the team, led by Steven Gerrard, rallied to equalize at 3-3, ultimately winning on penalties against AC Milan. This match is celebrated as one of the greatest in Champions League history. However, for Stephen Warnock, a homegrown player who contributed significantly during the season, not being included in the final squad adds a bittersweet note to the event's legacy for him personally.
Naturally, this match has gone down in folklore among the red half of Merseyside, but for one homegrown Liverpool player of that era, it was a bittersweet evening.
By the time the Champions League final came round, the left-back had notched up 30 appearances for the team and was in the matchday squad for each of their Champions League matches up to the final.
Liverpool would go on to win 3-2 on penalties and claim their first European Cup for 21 years.
Stephen Warnock had made his Reds breakthrough that season, making his debut for the club following loan stints at Bradford and Coventry.
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