From the 1960 final to the miracle of Istanbul,Europe’s top club competition has provided many moments to rival the drama of Real Madrid’s quarter-final against JuventusThe nearly shocking conclusion to what had been a notable Juventus recovery against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu has not only divided opinion – it was a penalty all day long, one could only admire the stealth with which Medhi Benatia administered his shove in the back of Lucas Vázquez and the bravery of Michael Oliver for punishing it – but has also inspired much talk of the evening being one of the most dramatic in the history of the European Cup and Champions League. However the latter stages of the competition bear frequently produced controversy, or spectacle and drama. Here are six other notable European nights to consider.
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Source: guardian.co.uk