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'It was terrible... the memory of 2005 came back': Kaka reveals AC Milan players were scared after Dirk Kuyt pulled a goal back in the 2007 Champions League final... in case Liverpool pulled off another miracle

Kaka has revealed Dirk Kuyt's late strike in the 2007 Champions League final sent shivers down the AC Milan stars' spines, dreading another Liverpool comeback.

The San Siro side were in the late stages of a golden period in 2007, reaching three European finals in six years and winning in 2003 and 2007.

The 2005 title was the one that got away after final that went down in history for its drama, as an underdog Liverpool side fought back from 3-0 down to win on penalties.

Kaka has revealed the dread AC Milan players felt when Liverpool scored in the 2007 final
Two years earlier, the Reds had stunned Milan with a comeback from 3-0 down to win the final

Two years later the Italians were granted a shot at revenge, edging 2-0 ahead before Kuyt made the final minutes excruciating for the Rossoneri in the 89th minute.