Netflix officially release first trailer of Miracle of Istanbul documentary
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Liverpool’s most iconic modern night is set to get the full blockbuster treatment from Netflix this year with Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool’s most iconic modern night is about to get the full blockbuster treatment – and this time it’s coming from Netflix in the form of Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul.As the name suggests, the streaming giant has officially confirmed a brand-new documentary centred on the famous “Miracle of Istanbul”, shining a fresh spotlight on Liverpool’s unbelievable 2005 Champions League triumph over AC Milan.It focuses specifically on Liverpool’s comeback from 3-0 down against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final and is being billed as the “definitive story” of that night.The documentary features interviews and archive footage with key figures including Steven Gerrard, who Alessandro Nesta referred to as an “animal” on the night, Jamie Carragher and Rafael Benitez, among others.
It sits alongside other Untold UK films on Jamie Vardy and Vinnie Jones in Netflix’s new UK football slate.Netflix dropped the trailer on YouTube this week.Fans can expect a deep dive into everything that made that night so special: the shock of going 3–0 down by half-time, the unforgettable comeback, and the penalty shootout that carved Liverpool’s name into European football folklore once again.But this isn’t just a rehash of old highlights. The documentary promises new interviews, behind‑the‑scenes insight and personal reflections from some of the key figures at the heart of the story.That includes dressing-room leaders and coaching staff who lived every second of the chaos, pressure and belief that fuelled one of the greatest turnarounds the sport has ever seen.For a generation of Liverpool fans who did not get the chance to watch it live, this will be essential viewing.Netflix and related coverage list the documentary as a 2026 release, with a planned premiere on 19 May 2026.
It’s presented as a British sports documentary film, available under the title “Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul” on Netflix’s platform pages.Nearly two decades on, the Miracle of Istanbul still feels fresh – and this documentary looks set to introduce the drama, emotion and sheer madness of that final to an entirely new audience.