TV review: Documentary on Liverpool's Istanbul miracle almost too good to be true

The documentary features Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Rafael Benítez about their iconic comeback to win the 2005 UEFA Champions League

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard lifts the UEFA Champions League trophy in Istanbul, May 25, 2005

Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul (Netflix) is a look back at Liverpool FC’s insane come-back in the 2005 Champion’s League Final, through the eyes of a few players and manager, Rafa Benitez.

It’s roller-coaster stuff. 2005 and Liverpool are faded giants without a top-drawer trophy since 1990. Their two world class players — Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen — become one world class player when Owen moves to Real Madrid shortly after Benitez arrives. They are rubbish in the league and only qualify for the knockout stages of the European Champions League with a late goal from Steven Gerrard. They improve, go to the final against AC Milan in Istanbul, bring half of Liverpool with them, find themselves 3-0 down at half time, score three without reply in the the second half and win the trophy on penalties.