Liverpool are back among Europe's elite.

Flashbacks from over a decade ago begin to filter through, as fans reminisce, share stories and allow nostalgia to reign supreme. 

Istanbul 2005, Athens 2007 and now Kiev 2018 - it’s been a long time coming for the Reds. 

After an unsuccessful return to the competition in the 2014-15 season, people pondered what this year would hold. 

Could many have foreseen this current situation? 

Jürgen Klopp’s side will face the current holders of the competition, Real Madrid, with the intent of dethroning a team who have reached the final for a third consecutive campaign. 

As the odds have tumbled for Liverpool to lift the prestigious trophy with each game that has passed by, fans’ belief has slowly surged. 

But just how did Klopp’s Reds make it this far? Click 'next' below to look at three key reasons.