The bench, a place where players wait for their chance to shine, but sometimes, even the greatest talents find themselves starting from the sidelines. In football history, there have been instances where coaches have made bold decisions to bench some of their best players, and those decisions have become iconic moments in the sport. From tactical masterstrokes to shock ommissions, these benches have become legendary for various reasons. Here are the top 15 greatest benches in football history.
1. FC Barcelona (07/09)
2. Real Madrid (11/12)
3. AC Milan (08/09)
4. Manchester United (04/05)
5. FC Barcelona (17/18)
6. Manchester City (22/23)
7. Bayern Munich (14/15)
8. Real Madrid (03/04)
9. Borrusia Dortmund (15/16)
10. Real Madrid (19/20)
11. Spain (11/12)
12. Belgium (08/09)
13. Liverpool (18/19)
14. Atletico Madrid (18/19)
15. Arsenal (05/06)
