Liverpool vs. Madrid Redux

10-03-2009 04:59PM

I think Liverpool will score and therefore should qualify as I can't see Madrid getting two.

* I have been wrong before!

MementoMori · 10-03-2009 04:59PM

eagle eye wrote: »

I was just thinking about this again, you mention their PL defensive record at home, but in fairness their CL record is better.
They seem to concede a goal every other home game which is pretty impressive.
So for me it reamains likely to be a snorefest and the likelyhood is Real Madrid do not score or score one only, but against this Liverpool in the Champions League outscore their opposition at home too often to make that one goal important.

PL 8 in 14 = concede 57% of the time
CL 3 in 5 = concede 60% of the time

Pretty similar really.

I'd agree with you in a sense that it could well be one for the neutrals to avoid but I can guarantee you I'll be glued to it.

Also I'm would mind a nil-nil draw, tense though it may be, as it reduces the likelihood of Real wanting Rafa.:)

MementoMori · 10-03-2009 05:02PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

I think Liverpool will score and therefore should qualify as I can't see Madrid getting two.

* I have been wrong before!

Yeah I could easily imagine that if Liverpool get the first goal, then it could cause Real to thow in the towel at Anfield.

Boggles · 10-03-2009 05:04PM

MementoMori wrote: »

Yeah I could easily imagine that if Liverpool get the first goal, then it could cause Real to thow in the towel at Anfield.

I don't think this will be the case at all if Liverpool score first.

I think Ramos knows he has to score 2, 2-1 gets them through.

Aidric · 10-03-2009 06:04PM

I'm hoping for an early Real goal to make a game of it.

noodler · 10-03-2009 06:05PM

You're the only one! Don't want to see us (try to) chase the game.

jesus_thats_gre · 10-03-2009 06:13PM

I am very worried about this match. I think it is distinctly possible that we will be going out this round.

Pepe LeFrits · 10-03-2009 06:28PM

I'd be shocked if Liverpool went out tonight tbh.

redout · 10-03-2009 06:30PM

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

I am very worried about this match. I think it is distinctly possible that we will be going out this round.

Real Madrid were cut to shreds on numerous occasions on saturday against Atletico Madrid and were fortunate not to have conceded about 4-5 goals. Poor finishing is all that saved them. I cant for the life of me see that same team come to Anfield three days later and actually win.

mayordenis · 10-03-2009 06:43PM

Reina,
Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Aurelio,
Alonso, Mascherano, Kuyt, Gerrard, Babel,
Torres.

Tusky · 10-03-2009 06:43PM

The line-up in full is: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Carragher, Skrtel, Babel, Kuyt, Alonso, Mascherano, Gerrard, Torres. Subs: Cavalieri, Hyypia, Dossena, Ngog, Lucas, Spearing, Kelly.

Great team, I only hope Torres is properly fit. The bench is very, very weak though.

Reina

Arbeloa---Skrtel---Carra----Aurelio

Masch---Alonso

Kuyt

Gerrard

Babel

Torres

Real Madrid Team:

Casillas; Pepe, Ramos, Cannavaro, Heinze; Gago, Diarra, Sneidjer, Robben; Higuain, Raul

5starpool · 10-03-2009 06:47PM

Pretty much full strength if Torres is fully fit.

Pighead · 10-03-2009 06:47PM

Strangely enough I would actually be a it more confident of Liverpool going through if it was 0-0 from the first leg. There's a danger that they'll sit back this evening and defend what they have and let Madrid play like the "home" team attacking them for 90 mins. If that happens it could be adios Liverpool. I'm predicting a 1-0 win for Madrid. After that, who knows!

jesus_thats_gre · 10-03-2009 06:48PM

redout wrote: »

Real Madrid were cut to shreds on numerous occasions on saturday against Atletico Madrid and were fortunate not to have conceded about 4-5 goals. Poor finishing is all that saved them. I cant for the life of me see that same team come to Anfield three days later and actually win.

Having just seen the line up, I am a lot more confident about our chances tonight.

mayordenis · 10-03-2009 06:53PM

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Having just seen the line up, I am a lot more confident about our chances tonight.

on paper it's about our best 11 possible (there's a case for maybe Agger who's obviously injured, Riera and possible Insua who again is cup-tied)
but likewise way more confident seeing the line-up.
not that I want us to sit back or anything but if we contain them for the first half they might start clutching at straws and if babel and torres are still on the pitch we might just have the pace to crucify them.

Shouldn't be the bore many were predicting anyway

A7X · 10-03-2009 06:53PM

Pighead wrote: »

I'm predicting a 1-0 win for Madrid. After that, who knows!

That would mean peno's.

I can't see the pool going out though. I just hope it's a good match to get me set up for 2moro. :pac:

mike65 · 10-03-2009 06:56PM

Happy with that line up. Babel better turn up.

bUILDERtHEbOB · 10-03-2009 06:56PM

I think/hope Liverpool will get a couple of goals on the break with Babel and hopefully Torres' pace, I think we'll go through.

mayordenis · 10-03-2009 06:57PM

mike65 wrote: »

Happy with that line up. Babel better turn up.

if he does turn up tonight it would be massive for us, please god this could be the turning point for his season (no reason to believe it will just hope)

daithijjj · 10-03-2009 06:58PM

Cant believe dossena isnt starting, i mean ffs, hes been our form player this season.......robben is gonna have a field day now, only one man in our squad that could have shackled him and benitez doesnt pick him.......im not confident at all now.

redout · 10-03-2009 07:01PM

Subs: Dudek, Saviola, Marcelo, Guti, Metzelder, Miguel Torres, Van der Vaart.

Looking at the Real Madrid bench I dont see much of a goal threat if they get an injury or concede and want to bring someone on. Saviola is the obvious one but lets face it his career is stuck in the doldrums.

Tusky · 10-03-2009 07:11PM

Wonder what kind of odds youd get on Dossena scoring a diving OG header in the last few minutes of the game ?

5starpool · 10-03-2009 07:12PM

Tusky wrote: »

Wonder what kind of odds youd get on Dossena scoring a diving OG header in the last few minutes of the game ?

Don't you dare......

MementoMori · 10-03-2009 07:20PM

Just on the Liverpool bench - There doesnt seem to be a lot of creativity there apart from Ngog. Gvien there is a pretty good chance that Torres is unlikely to last 90 minutes with Ngog to come on, I think we could have done with another forward as opposed to two CBs

Cavalieri,Kelly,Dossena, Hyypia, Lucas, Spearing, Ngog

mike65 · 10-03-2009 07:24PM

True but thats our lot right now

Still, on the with the motley.

Any bets as to Eamos first utterance?

daithijjj · 10-03-2009 07:27PM

paddypower are offering quite a few options on insua .........fckin cowboys.

Tusky · 10-03-2009 07:28PM

mike65 wrote: »

True but thats our lot right now

Still, on the with the motley.

Any bets as to Eamos first utterance?

I'll be watching on ITV. RTEs coverage will be the same script they always read from when Liverpool play, win, lose or draw. Weve heard it all before, so why give RTE the viewing figures ? Vote with your remote! (it is on UTV isnt it ?)

Headshot · 10-03-2009 07:32PM

Tusky wrote: »

I'll be watching on ITV. RTEs coverage will be the same script they always read from when Liverpool play, win, lose or draw. Weve heard it all before, so why give RTE the viewing figures ? Vote with your remote! (it is on UTV isnt it ?)

NO way

rte ftw

Spud83 · 10-03-2009 07:35PM

1-0 to Madrid over 90, 1-1 (aet), Liverpool go through.

LuckyLloyd · 10-03-2009 07:40PM

Tusky wrote: »

I'll be watching on ITV. RTEs coverage will be the same script they always read from when Liverpool play, win, lose or draw. Weve heard it all before, so why give RTE the viewing figures ? Vote with your remote! (it is on UTV isnt it ?)

NO WAI!! RTE all the way.

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