The Reds became feared throughout Europe during Benitez's reign at Anfield and huge knockout ties were the norm as they chased a repeat of 2005.

One classic unfolded on Merseyside in April 2008, when fellow Premier League side Arsenal visited L4 for the second leg of a quarter-final contest that was finely poised at 1-1 at the halfway point.

Abou Diaby stunned the home crowd when he blasted in at the near post after just 13 minutes, but a trademark precision header from Hyypia at the other end set Liverpool on their way to a thrilling 4-2 triumph.