Champions League's Greatest Comebacks: Sporting Joins Barcelona and Liverpool

- Sporting's historic comeback against Bodo/Glimt makes them the fifth club in Champions League history to advance after losing the first leg by three goals or more, joining the likes of Barcelona and Liverpool.

Champions League's Greatest Comebacks

Sporting CP made history with a remarkable comeback against Bodo/Glimt, becoming the fifth club in the Champions League to progress after losing the first leg by three goals or more. The Portuguese side's 5-3 victory over the Norwegian underdogs joins the ranks of iconic comebacks in the tournament's history.

Deportivo La Coruña 5-4 AC Milan (2003-04 quarterfinal)

Deportivo staged a memorable comeback against AC Milan, overturning a 4-1 first-leg deficit to win 5-4 on aggregate, marking one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.

Barcelona 6-5 Paris Saint-Germain (2016-17 round of 16)

Barcelona's legendary 'La Remontada' against PSG saw them overturn a 4-0 first-leg loss with a stunning 6-1 victory, making it the biggest comeback in Champions League knockout history.

AS Roma 4-4 Barcelona (2016-17 quarterfinal)

Roma's 'Romantada' comeback against Barcelona, leveling the aggregate score at 4-4 and advancing on away goals, showcased the unpredictable nature of Champions League football.

Liverpool 4-3 Barcelona (2018-19 semifinal)

Liverpool's thrilling 4-0 triumph over Barcelona in the second leg of the semifinals, after a 3-0 first-leg loss, highlighted the resilience and spirit that define the Champions League's most memorable comebacks.

Sporting CP 5-3 Bodo/Glimt (2025-26 round of 16)

Sporting's dramatic turnaround against Bodo/Glimt in the round of 16, culminating in a 5-3 victory, etched their name alongside the giants of European football with a historic comeback.