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Gerrard’s Funny Answer to ‘Who Won the 2006 Champions League?’

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For Arsenal fans, May 17, 2006, remains etched in their memories as a day filled with both hope and heartbreak. It was the night when the Gunners came tantalizingly close to securing their first-ever European championship, only to see it slip away in the final 15 minutes. The match against Barcelona took a dramatic turn when goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was sent off in the 18th minute, leaving Arsenal with a daunting challenge. Yet, against the odds, Arsène Wenger’s side managed to take the lead with a goal from Sol Campbell just before halftime.

However, the Catalan giants, benefiting from their numerical advantage, mounted a comeback, securing two goals in four minutes, thanks to strikes from Samuel Eto’o and substitute Juliano Belletti. As the final whistle blew, Arsenal’s players were left devastated, realizing that this might have been their best chance to lift the coveted Champions League trophy.

Thierry Henry’s anger was palpable, as he accused the referee of bias in a post-match interview that remains memorable to this day. Ironically, just a year later, Arsenal’s greatest ever player would make a move that would further intertwine his destiny with Barcelona.

Steven Gerrard’s Unforgettable Response to a Pivotal Question In 2017, during a candid moment, Gary Lineker posed a seemingly simple question to football legends Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Rio Ferdinand: “Who won the 2006 Champions League final?” To the surprise of many, the trio struggled to recall the victor of that momentous match.

However, it was Steven Gerrard’s response that captured hearts and showcased his loyalty to Liverpool. Gerrard, who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s unforgettable 2005 Champions League triumph against AC Milan in Istanbul, provided a brilliant and heartfelt answer.

As the 2023 Champions League final approaches, it’s worth noting that Liverpool’s famous against-all-odds victory in 2005 occurred at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, the very same venue where the next year’s final will take place, adding an extra layer of nostalgia and anticipation for football enthusiasts worldwide.