Episode 15 – 2006–07: Athens Awaits

In Episode 15 of You’ll Never Pod Alone, we relive Liverpool’s dramatic 2006–07 campaign — a season of evolution, resilience, and another unforgettable European journey under Rafael Benítez.

After the highs of the Gerrard Final the previous year, Liverpool strengthened with key additions like Dirk Kuyt, Craig Bellamy, Fabio Aurelio, Jermaine Pennant, Álvaro Arbeloa, and the emergence of Daniel Agger. While Premier League inconsistency kept the Reds from mounting a true title push, the team once again came alive under the lights in Europe.

From Crouch’s overhead kick, to the wild Camp Nou victory over Barcelona, to another electrifying night against Chelsea in the semi-final, Liverpool proved that 2005 was no fluke — they were genuine European giants again.

The season culminated in a return trip to the Champions League Final in Athens, where Liverpool met AC Milan for a rematch of rematches. This time, the Reds fell 2–1, but the journey itself cemented the Benítez era as one defined by tactical intelligence, spirit, and European pedigree.

Expect:
⚽ Month-by-month season breakdown
🧠 Rafa’s squad evolution and tactical identity
🏟️ Barcelona, Chelsea, and the road back to the final
⭐ Player spotlights on Gerrard, Carragher, Reina, Agger & Kuyt
📺 Cultural rewind — Casino Royale, The Departed, Snow Patrol & early smartphones
🏆 A reminder that even without a miracle, Liverpool belonged among Europe’s elite

2006–07 wasn’t about revenge.
It wasn’t about another miracle.
It was about proving that Liverpool were back — and here to stay.

Because through every European night and every dream of glory…
You’ll Never Pod Alone.