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Liverpool 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen (22nd February 2005)
It was a near perfect night for Liverpool. Despite Gerrard watching from the stands due to suspension, the Reds produced a dominant performance to all but dispatch our German opponents inside the first 90 minutes of the tie. Luis Garcia and John Arne Riise put us into an early two goal lead, while Dietmar Hamann netted what looked to be an all important third just as the clock ticked onto 90 minutes. A mistake from Jerzy Dudek allowed Franca to net a late consolation and put a seed of doubt in the minds of our supporters.
Bayer Leverkusen 1-3 Liverpool (9th March 2005)
The Reds put out a big statement with this thoroughly professional performance. Leverkusen’s away goal was quickly cancelled out by Luis Garcia, who then added a second himself following a corner from Gerrard. Baros grabbed the third with an impressive volley, although there was still time for Jacek Krzynowek to score arguably the goal of the night and give Leverkusen fans something to smile about.
