2004-2005 (2nd in Serie A, 2nd in European Cup)

Hernán Crespo proved to be a solid signing. Massimo Ambrosini scored an incredible late goal against PSV Eindhoven. However, the season ended in disastrous defeat in Istanbul's Atatürk Stadium. In 2005, Milan let a 3-0 half time lead in their Champions League Final against Liverpool F.C. of England slip to a 3-3 draw. They conceded 3 second half goals in a span of 6 minutes, before losing on penalties. The nightmare of La Coruna was now replaced with a new nightmare of Istanbul. Milan ended the season being 2nd in the League and won the Italian Super Cup, defeating Lazio. 2004-2005 could be summed up as another solid season, but Liverpool won the European Cup and Juventus was the champion of Italy.