2007-08: Toulouse
Fernando Torres made his European debut for Liverpool as a substitute in a third qualifying round first leg that was played out in the baking heat of the south of France.
It was another striker who made the difference in that initial meeting with Toulouse, though, as Andriy Voronin’s excellent finish earned the Reds a 1-0 away win.
Goals from Peter Crouch and Sami Hyypia, along with a Dirk Kuyt double, ensured Liverpool finished the job with a minimum of fuss in a second leg at Anfield that was preceded by an emotional tribute to 11-year-old Evertonian Rhys Jones, who had tragically passed away a week earlier.
The Reds went on to reach the Champions League semi-finals, where they were defeated 4-3 on aggregate by Chelsea.