3) Hernan Crespo in 2005 (AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool)
Yet another goal that ultimately came in a losing cause but it remains one of the greatest goals scored in Champions League finals. Istanbul 2005 evokes some memorable moments for fans of this generation.
For the neutrals, it was one of the most thrilling finals in recent memory. For Milan fans, it was a night of ecstasy followed by agony while it was the exact opposite for Liverpool fans.
Milan couldn’t have asked for a better start when Paolo Maldini scored in the first minute from a set-piece. Liverpool were shellshocked and took some time to respond. But Hernan Crespo's brace towards the end of the half almost signalled their doom. Almost.
One of those Crespo goals makes it to this list not just because of his fine finish but the pass that made it happen. It was Kaka’s magical assist that allowed Crespo to only beat the goalkeeper with a chipped finish.
Receiving the ball in midfield and shrugging off a challenge, the Brazilian playmaker spotted Crespo making the run and sent a pass upfield that curved past the last defender which allowed Crespo to finish past the advancing Jerzy Dudek. All it took was three seconds!
Of course, we all know what happened next. Milan collapsed in the second half and eventually lost in the penalty shootout.
