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Liverpool travel to Germany knowing they need to beat Bayern Munich in 90 minutes if they want to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals without the adrenaline rush of extra time and penalties.
The two sides drew 0-0 at Anfield in the first leg, meaning a precious away goal could make all the difference for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
If they’re in need of some inspiration, though, the Reds need look no further than the following impressive results obtained on the road by British clubs in Europe over the years...
Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal (Last 16, Feb 21, 2006)
Although this admittedly wasn’t the greatest Real Madrid side ever seen, the result serves as a reminder that there was a time when Arsenal possessed the grit to get big results in Europe.
The Gunners were missing key players like Robert Pires and Patrick Vieira, but they didn’t let it show.
Thierry Henry’s superb solo goal broke the deadlock after 47 minutes and Arsene Wenger’s men saw the result through before battling to the final past Juventus and Villarreal, and ultimately falling just short against Barcelona in the final.
Barcelona 2-2 Chelsea (Semi-final, April 24, 2012)
A Didier Drogba strike had given Chelsea a narrow advantage heading to the Camp Nou, but this was a Barcelona side that was considered by many as one of the greatest teams of all time.
However, Ramires pulled one back just before the break to spark a remarkable comeback, as Lionel Messi missed a penalty for Barça and then Fernando Torres slotted home a glorious winner in stoppage time.
Club Brugge 0-3 Leicester (Group Stage, Sep 14, 2016)
After a title win so implausible we’re still double-checking it actually happened, many pundits voiced concerns that Leicester might get found out in the Champions League.
Club Brugge seemed like an easy enough start for the Foxes, but Claudio Ranieri’s side had got off to an awful start in their title defence.
Cologne 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Semi-final, Apr 25, 1979)
The first leg at the City Ground had provided plenty of drama, with Cologne going two goals up inside 20 minutes only for Forest to produce a superb comeback to be on the brink of taking a 3-2 lead to Germany.
However, it wasn’t to be as Cologne’s Japanese midfielder Yasuhiko Okudera scored with five minutes left to become the first Asian ever to score in the European Cup and give his side a third away goal.
Brian Clough’s side then produced the archetypal European away performance, defending resolutely and scoring the crucial winner through Ian Bowyer after 65 minutes to take them to the final at the first attempt.
Leeds 1-2 Rangers (Second round, Nov 4, 1992)
Howard Wilkinson’s title-winning Leeds side set up a tie with Scottish champions Rangers after an unprecedented reprieve against Stuttgart in the previous round.
Despite Leeds’ poor form going into the game, Elland Road was a difficult venue to travel to and the Gers were delighted to take a 2-1 victory away from Yorkshire.
Mark Hateley volleyed in the opener early on before Ally McCoist doubled their lead just before the hour mark and Eric Cantona’s strike proved to be no more than a consolation.
Anderlecht 1-4 Leeds (Second group stage, Feb 22, 2001)
Leeds just needed a draw in Belgium to secure a place in the quarter-finals, but blew Anderlecht away with a four-goal showing.
However, they had shipped five goals at Old Trafford and David O’Leary’s side put them to the sword again as Alan Smith struck twice and Mark Viduka and Ian Harte also got on the scoresheet in a famous win.
