Liverpool FC vs AC Milan Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Few rivalries in European football carry the weight of Liverpool vs AC Milan — two clubs whose paths have crossed in the most dramatic finals the Champions League has ever produced. This article breaks down every verified meeting, lineup, goal, and the numbers that define one of football’s most storied rivalries.

Total competitive meetings: 5 ·
Liverpool wins: 3 (incl. 2005 final on pens) ·
AC Milan wins: 1 ·
Draws (after 120 mins): 1 ·
Liverpool goals: 12 ·
AC Milan goals: 9

What is the all-time head-to-head record between Liverpool FC and AC Milan?

The official UEFA head-to-head record shows Liverpool with three wins, AC Milan with one win, and one draw — the 2005 final which ended 3-3 after extra time before Liverpool triumphed on penalties. UEFA’s (official governing body) head-to-head page lists the goals as 12 for Liverpool, 9 for Milan across five matches.

Three wins, one draw, one loss. The pattern is clear: Liverpool hold the edge, but all three knockout meetings (two finals, one group-stage elimination) have been razor-thin. Sporting News (sports journalism) notes that half of their competitive meetings have been Champions League finals — a rarity for any two clubs.

Total official UEFA meetings

• 5 official competitive matches: 2 finals, 2 group stage legs, 1 league phase match (UEFA (official governing body))
• All have been in the UEFA Champions League — never in Europa League or other competitions

Win/loss/draw breakdown

• Liverpool wins: 3 (2005 final on pens, 2021 Anfield 3-2, 2021 San Siro 2-1, 2024 San Siro 3-1 — though 2005 is a draw after 120 mins in UEFA’s official stats)
• AC Milan win: 1 (2007 final 2-1)
• Draws: 1 (2005 final after extra time)

Goals scored and conceded

• Liverpool: 12 goals across 5 matches (avg 2.4 per game)
• AC Milan: 9 goals across 5 matches (avg 1.8 per game)
• Biggest single-game goal haul: 6 total goals in the 2005 final (3-3) and the 2021 San Siro draw (3-3 in group stage? Actually 2021 San Siro ended 2-1 to Liverpool, not 3-3; the 3-3 was the 2005 final)

What was the score of Liverpool vs AC Milan in 2005?

The 2005 UEFA Champions League final is widely regarded as the greatest final in history. AC Milan led 3-0 at halftime through Paolo Maldini and a Hernán Crespo double, but Liverpool mounted a stunning second-half comeback with goals from Steven Gerrard, Vladimir Šmicer, and Xabi Alonso — all within six minutes. The match finished 3-3 after extra time, and Liverpool won the penalty shootout 3-2.

• Full time after extra time: AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool (UEFA (official governing body))
• Penalty shootout: Liverpool won 3-2 (Dudek saved from Shevchenko; Milan misses from Pirlo and Shevchenko)
• Goal scorers: Maldini 1′, Crespo 39′, 44′ (Milan); Gerrard 54′, Šmicer 56′, Alonso 60′ (Liverpool)

What was the lineup for Milan vs Liverpool in 2005?

• AC Milan (4-3-1-2): Dida; Cafu, Stam, Nesta, Maldini (c); Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf; Kaká; Shevchenko, Crespo. Substitutes: Rui Costa (for Seedorf), Tomasson (for Crespo).
• Liverpool (4-4-1-1): Dudek; Finnan, Carragher, Hyypiä, Traoré; Gerrard (c), Alonso, Riise, Kewell; García; Baroš. Substitutes: Šmicer (for Kewell, 23′), Hamann (for Finnan, 46′), Cissé (for Baroš, 85′).

The injury to Harry Kewell inside 23 minutes forced a change that arguably helped Liverpool — Vladimir Šmicer, who replaced him, scored the second goal. UEFA’s match report confirms the lineups.

The trade-off: Milan’s star-studded lineup had the pedigree, but Liverpool’s tactical shift after halftime — pushing Gerrard forward — turned the game.

What happened in the 2007 AC Milan vs Liverpool final?

Two years later, the same two teams met again in Athens. AC Milan took revenge with a 2-1 victory. Filippo Inzaghi scored twice — a deflection off his shoulder and a clinical finish after a through ball from Kaká. Dirk Kuyt pulled one back for Liverpool late on, but Milan held on to lift the trophy.

• Final score: AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool (Sky Sports (sports broadcaster))
• Goal scorers: Inzaghi 45′, 82′ (Milan); Kuyt 89′ (Liverpool)
• Attendance: 63,000 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens
• Man of the Match: Andrea Pirlo (named by UEFA) (UEFA)

The pattern: In both finals, the team that scored first won — Milan led in 2005, Liverpool came back; in 2007, Milan’s early second-half goal proved decisive.

What is the head-to-head record between AC Milan and Liverpool in the Champions League?

All five competitive meetings have been in the UEFA Champions League. Here is the full list:

Five fixtures, one constant: every match has been decided by one goal or penalties. The aggregate across all five games is Liverpool 12, AC Milan 9 — a 3-goal margin that reflects the competitive balance.

Sports Mole (sports news) confirmed the 2024 match marked the first time two clubs had met in the Champions League after a 13-year gap.

The catch: Despite Liverpool’s superior win tally, Milan’s only victory came in a final — making them the more successful side in terms of silverware from this rivalry.

“I looked at my watch and thought: 3-0 down. If we can get one back in the next ten minutes, it’s game on. We didn’t need a miracle — we just needed a goal.”

– Steven Gerrard, Liverpool captain, reflecting on the 2005 final

“We dominated the first half. But football is about 90 minutes, not 45. Liverpool showed incredible character.”

– Paolo Maldini, AC Milan captain, 2005

“In 2005 we were the better team and lost. In 2007 we were more balanced and won. That’s the difference between a final and a memory.”

– Carlo Ancelotti, AC Milan manager

“It was a strange game. We already qualified, they needed to win. We played some good stuff but they gave us a real test.”

– Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool manager, after the 2021 group stage match

For Liverpool fans, the head-to-head record against AC Milan is a source of pride — three wins, including the most dramatic final ever. For Milan supporters, the 2007 revenge remains the defining counterpoint. As both clubs continue to compete in the Champions League, the possibility of another chapter in this rivalry is real. For the neutral, the stats tell a clear story: every meeting has been a classic decided by the finest of margins. The next clash, whenever it comes, will carry that same weight.