History should never be looked on to repeat itself, especially in the footballing world, as the past is the past whether one should wish to relive it or not.
But a strange twist of fate will have Liverpool fans believing their club can win a sixth European Cup this season as the Reds head into their semi-final second leg encounter in Rome.
Liverpool lead 5-2 from the first leg, though Roma know the door to let them in is slightly ajar following the two away goals they netted late on at Anfield last week.