Tottenham are only the second team in history to reach the Champions League final after failing to win one of their opening three group stage games - with Jose Mourinho's Inter the only other side to achieve the feat.
The Nerazzurri went on to lift the trophy in 2010 after beating Bayern Munich 2-0, and no side has come close to repeating the feat in the competition's subsequent years.
Spurs, however, have followed a remarkably similar path and could follow in Inter's footsteps if they are able to defeat Premier League rivals Liverpool in Madrid.
If they do, they will successfully conclude what has been one of the most dramatic Champions League campaigns, filled with ups and downs - and plenty of jaw dropping drama.
Things started dreadfully for Mauricio Pochettino's men, picking up a solitary point from their opening three group games to leave progression into the knockout stages looking unlikely.
Defeat to Inter after two late goals was followed by a Lionel Messi masterclass at Wembley, and after a disappointing 2-2 draw with PSV - where Spurs conceded another late goal - essentially meant Pochettino's side needed maximum points to stand any chance of progressing from the group.
Two big games.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 25, 2019
One @HKane.
Harry talks through two crucial fixtures on our #MarchToMadrid: PSV and Borussia Dortmund. #UCLfinal ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/Wxr8HcZOn4
Easier said than done when you're facing Barcelona at Camp Nou, but to everyone's surprise, Spurs earned a valuable point - and thanks to Inter's late slip up against PSV, the draw was enough to see them into the knockout stages.
The hat-trick hero.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 31, 2019
The final step on our #MarchToMadrid.
⚡ The electrifying @LucasMoura7! #UCLfinal ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/tUDJbXwaox
So how did Inter do it nine years ago?
Well, Mourinho's men fared slightly better than Tottenham during their opening group games, as the Italians drew all three; also finishing, coincidentally, in second place behind Barcelona.
They dispatched Chelsea and CSKA Moscow in the round of 16 and quarter final respectively, setting up another meeting with Barcelona in the semi final. They emerged as 3-2 winners on aggregate to set up a showdown with Bayern Munich in the final,
A typical Mourinho masterclass stunned Bayern with Diego Milito grabbing a brace to lift the trophy and complete the treble for Inter - paving the way for Mourinho to take the helm at Real Madrid the following season.
Spurs will be hoping the return of talisman Harry Kane can inspire them to match Inter's achievement and restore European glory for the first time in 35 years.
Source : 90min