When it comes to the classic reversal of the two legs of the Champions League, the first thing that comes to mind may be the 1:4 defeat of Deportivo in the first leg and the 4:0 reversal of AC Milan in the second leg in the 03-04 season, or the 0:4 defeat in the first leg of Barcelona in the 16-17 season, and the 6:1 reversal of Paris in the second leg. Of course, there are also cases where Barcelona were reversed by Roma and Liverpool with the same script. These examples are shocking and classic enough, but they all have one thing in common: losing the first leg away from home and then returning home to complete the comeback. Although this is also difficult, the most difficult is another.
This kind of reversal mode has been interpreted for us by Grand Paris this season, that is, the first leg of the home loss, and then the second leg to the opponent's home stadium, to complete the reversal, and it is a big reversal. In the quarterfinals of the Champions League, Grand Paris lost 2:3 at home to Barcelona in the first leg, and according to conventional thinking, Grand Paris was already on the verge of elimination. But I didn't expect to play Barcelona away, but Paris ushered in good luck, Araujo was sent off, Barcelona's pre-war arrangements were all disrupted, and a 1:4 fiasco inadvertently hit, and for Grand Paris, they completed a shocking reversal, which can be regarded as revenge for 1:6 7 years ago.
To be honest, such a reversal is extremely rare in the Champions League. First of all, losing at home is already in a rather disadvantageous situation, and away not only can you win back, but also get a three-goal win, such a victory, not only about strength, but also about luck.
Is there another example of this in the Champions League in the last decade? Yes, there is only one. Moreover, the style is basically the same as this reversal of Grand Paris - a small loss of 1 goal at home in the first leg, and a 3-goal win away in the second leg.
Ajax.
Real Madrid fans must have been impressed by the situation. Zinedine Zidane's withdrawal after completing three consecutive Champions League titles, coupled with Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Italy, Real Madrid ushered in a trough after a peak. In the 18-19 season, Real Madrid welcomed Ajax in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Before the game, everyone was still generally optimistic about Real Madrid, after all, it was the champion of the Champions League in the past three seasons. This was also confirmed in the first leg, when Real Madrid faced Ajax away and won 2-1 despite being the underdog.
At that time, Real Madrid was equivalent to today's Barcelona, with a small win of 1 goal away, and the situation was very good. Back at home, they will certainly be aiming to win as well. But the second leg was at the Bernabeu, and the whole of Europe witnessed Ten Hag's magic. On the territory of Real Madrid, Ajax blew a storm of youth, completely crushing the slightly aged Real Madrid with the ultimate rhythm, a 4:1, so that Real Madrid couldn't raise its head at home. If Barcelona lost 1:4 at home to Paris this time, and Araujo was sent off, then Real Madrid 5 years ago can only be said to be inferior in skills, and there is no reason.
Ajax that season was also one of the biggest dark horses in European football. Later, they also eliminated Juventus, who had just owned Cristiano Ronaldo. In the end, Ajax reached the semi-finals, creating no small miracle.
I have to say that after the loss of Neymar and Messi, the operation of Grand Paris has been smoother. After all, there is no one competing with Mbappe for the top spot now, and the team's synergy is more concentrated. Next, it depends on whether this rare reversal can provide more luck for Grand Paris, perhaps, this season is the best chance for Grand Paris to win the Champions League, if Mbappe can leave a Champions League trophy for Grand Paris before leaving, then his departure will also look gorgeous.