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The game of football never ceases to amaze us with its twists and turns. Games can change in a minute or two and teams cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal until the final whistle is blown.
We have seen some incredible comebacks in football over the years. Some of the unforgettable ones include Liverpool's win over AC Milan in the finals of 2005 UEFA Champions League game in Istanbul after trailing 3-0 at halftime, Barcelona's 6-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain after trailing 4-0 in the first leg, Sweden's 4-4 draw in a FIFA World Cup qualifier game against Germany after trailing 4-0 and Newcastle's 4-4 draw against Arsenal after trailing 4-0 in the first half.
This season was no different and we already saw some incredible comebacks. Marseille came back 0-2 down to beat Nice 4-2 in a Ligue 1 game and Arsenal came back from a goal behind to beat Leicester City 4-3 at the Emirates. But the ones we are going to see here are truly special and the best of the lot.
Let's take a look at the 5 of the greatest comebacks so far this season:
#5 Villarreal 2-3 Sevilla
Sevilla has built a reputation of being the comeback kings in recent times. In a La Liga game against Villarreal on matchday 13, Eduardo Berizzo's side fell behind in the 19th minute when Cedric Bakambu tapped in from close range. Eight minutes into the second half, Villarreal doubled the lead after Carlos Bacca's solo goal.
Sevilla refused to go down and struck twice in two minutes through french defender Clement Lenglet and midfielder Franco Vazquez. Things were even until the 77th minute when Villarreal defender Victor Ruiz was sent off after his second yellow card, conceding a penalty to Sevilla.
Ever Banega took the spot-kick to make it 3-2 and complete a stunning comeback win. It was one of the best La Liga games this season and it allowed Sevilla to keep up the pace for a top 4 finish.
#4 Everton 3-2 Watford
Everton and Watford played one of the best Premier League game this season. After a disastrous start to the 2017/18 season, Everton hosted Watford in a must-win game at Goodison Park.
Both teams played a cautious first half and things were 0-0 at half-time. The second half started on a different note as Watford struck right after the restart through Richarlison. Watford doubled their lead after 64 minutes through Christian Kabasele.
Everton was staring down the barrel but Oumar Niasse struck halfway through the second half to give hope for a miraculous comeback. Dominic Calvert-Lewin leveled the proceedings after 74 minutes with a well-taken header from Baines' corner.
Everton snatched it right at the death after Aaron Lennon went down in the penalty area, winning a spot-kick for the Toffees. Leighton Baines converted it calmy to complete a stunning comeback win for his side.
#3 Chelsea 3-3 Roma
Stamford Bridge witnessed one of the great games of UEFA Champions League 2017/18. Chelsea hosted AS Roma on Matchday 3 in an all-important Champions League game. The hosts took the lead through David Luiz after 11 minutes and Eden Hazard made it 2-0 after 37 minutes.
Chelsea looked in cruise control but Roma struck back immediately to make 2-1 at the halftime. Edin Dzeko leveled the game after 64 minutes with a sensational volley as Chelsea looked shaky at the back. Dzeko made it 3-2 after 70 minutes, heading in from a Kolarov cross.
The lead lasted only for five minutes as Hazard leveled it once again to make it 3-3. Both teams were unable to break the deadlock in the dying minutes and the game ended in a 3-3 draw. Roma's dramatic win was spoiled by Hazard's strike but nevertheless, it was a spirited comeback from the Giallorossi.
#2 Sevilla 3-3 Liverpool
Liverpool traveled to Sevilla on match day 5 in the hopes of securing qualification to the knockout stages. Jurgen Klopp wanted to make amends for the 2015 Europa League final nightmare.
Liverpool started the game brilliantly, with the front three of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino wrecking havoc. Firmino gave Liverpool the lead in the 2nd minute and Sadio Mane doubled it half way through the first half. Firmino was at it again as he tripled Liverpool's lead at the half-hour mark. Jurgen Klopp's side produced an attacking masterpiece that left the Sevilla fans stunned.
What looked like a straightforward victory, turned out to be a calamity for Liverpool. Ben Yedder struck right after the restart and then he made it 2-3 right at the hour mark. Liverpool's defensive frailties were brutally exposed by Eduardo Berizzo's side as they pushed for the equalizer. Klopp made some defensive substitutions and Liverpool took the game to 90 minutes without further damage.
The equalizer came right at the death as Pizarro struck the hammer blow in the 93rd minute to leave Liverpool in tatters. One of the greatest comebacks in the history of Sevilla FC.
#1 Borussia Dortmund 4-4 Schalke
This derby will go down in history as one of the greatest games ever played in the Bundesliga. Domenico Tedesco masterminded the greatest comeback in Bundesliga history as Schalke came back from 4-0 down to draw the game 4-4 against Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund started the game on the front foot and was four goals up after the 25 minutes through strikes from Aubameyang, Stambouli, Gotze, and Guerreiro. The game remained 4-0 at half-time.
Dortmund started cautiously in the second half and Schalke were not able to muster anything until the 60th minute. Guido Burgstaller stated the comeback with the 61st-minute strike and Amine Harit halved the deficit four minutes later.
Schalke were given a boost when Aubameyang was sent off in the 72nd minute and Daniel Caligiuri made it 3-4 in the 86th minute, leaving the Dortmund fans nervous. It went all the way down the wire and Naldo completed the dramatic comeback with a header in the added time, leaving Borussia Dortmund shell shocked.
