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Twitter can't believe it witnessed another Champions League classic

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The three-goal advantage is the most dangerous lead in football.

Just 24 hours after Barcelona squandered a glorious opportunity against Liverpool, Ajax did the same, conceding three times in the second half to Tottenham to fall victim to another Champions League comeback.

Lucas Moura completed an unexpected hat-trick in the 96th minute. But even before that, social media knew it was witnessing something special. Moura's first two goals raised the question:

When the Brazilian banged in the tie-clinching goal in the 96th minute, Twitter couldn't contain itself:

Tottenham's unbelievable effort earned them a spot in a first Champions League final in club history.

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