Liverpool Champions of Europe 2005 - Signed by Xabi Alonso

25th May 2005 is a day that will stay in the memory of all Liverpool supporters. The overwhelming underdogs had already seen off Juventus and Chelsea to clinch their place in the final at Istanbul's Ataturk Stadium. The bookies and media expected the pride of Seria A to see off Benitez's inconsistent performers and Liverpool's first-half performance gave them little to worry about as Paolo Maldini opened the scoring followed by two goals from Hernan Crespo. Half-time and 3-0 down, the game looked over with only damage limitation looking on the cards for an outclassed Liverpool.

Then, in seven of the most dramatic minutes of European Cup football, the Reds showed why football is such a mesmerizing game. A Gerrard header was quickly followed by Vladi Smicer's well-paced drive to bring the score back to 3-2. With the roar from over 30,000 Liverpool fans driving him on, Gerrard surged forward only to be upended in the penalty area. Cue Xabi Alonso and goal number three. As the game moved into extra time, there was time for further dramatics as Jerzy Dudek made two remarkable saves from Shevchenko. Perhaps only now was the match moving in Liverpool's favour.

The penalty shoot-out will always be remembered for Dudek's apeing of Grobelaar's famous tactics against Roma in 1984. As Milan misfired, it was left to Shevchenko to save the match. He aimed straight but without conviction and Dudek palmed away the shot to the total delight of his teammates.

As Milan slumped to the ground in total disbelief and shock, Liverpool celebrated an astonishing fifth win in Europe's most prestigious club competition.

Own a Piece of Sporting History

Our superb print shows Steven Gerrard holding the Cup which will now stay forever at Anfield. Below the main picture are pictures of the three Liverpool goals, Dudek's penalty save from Shevchenko and the team's jubilation at their victory. Five silver cups have been embossed to make this a fantastic print for all Liverpool supporters.

Personally Signed

The print has been personally signed by Xabi Alonso. His exceptional passing and vision have made him an immediate Kop favourite and with Stephen Gerrard, he is one half of one of the best central-midfield pairings in Europe.

Strictly Limited Edition

Only 500, hand-numbered copies of this print will ever be produced. Once they have sold, no more will ever be produced.

Authenticity Guaranteed

This print has been independently authenticated by Grant Thornton using the Authenticate process. This means you can be 100% certain that the print is a strictly limited edition of 500 copies and that each one has been personally signed by Xabi Alonso.