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When it comes to lifting Europe鈥檚 most coveted football trophy, what are the secrets of success?

This documentary tells the story of Liverpool鈥檚 Champions League win in 2019, uncovering how Jurgen Klopp galvanised a team 鈥� and the red half of the city 鈥� to deliver a sixth European title.

Rewinding to his arrival in 2015, former Liverpool assistant manager Peter Krawietz reflects on Klopp鈥檚 opening press conference vow to win a title within four years, and how they planned to turn doubters into believers through the German鈥檚 approach 鈥� marrying control, passion and tactical know-how.

Dressing-room insights from key players Andy Robertson and Alisson Becker bring to life that approach and recall an incredibly tough group stage in 2018-19, which saw Liverpool鈥檚 Champions League dream come within minutes of ending before it had begun.

Becker鈥檚 signing, and a fascinating contribution from former director of research Ian Graham, help to reveal Liverpool鈥檚 pioneering recruitment strategy 鈥� the so-called Moneyball approach from baseball, which became their secret weapon, most notably in persuading Klopp to sign talismanic forward Mo Salah.

Reflecting on the pivotal semi-final, journalists Barney Ronay and Melissa Reddy recall how the team responded to their first-leg 3-0 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona, and go on to explore Klopp鈥檚 ability to channel the power of Anfield to deliver a thrilling second-leg 4-0 comeback, the high point of the 2018-19 campaign.

Culminating in the 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the final, How to Win the Champions League uncovers a triumph that saw scientific analysis, the power of history and a thrilling brand of Klopp-inspired tactical but emotional football combine perfectly to deliver the biggest prize in global football, the European Cup.