Real Madrid - home

[Dirkus_Circus]

As long as I live, I will never understand how Torres went downhill so quickly. 09 he was one of the worlds finest. 2011 he was a punch line. Has to be the knee problem.

I think it was, there is a YouTube video out there where he talks about (in Spanish) rushing his rehab and recovery from surgery to be fit for Spain in South Africa.

 

[gene hughes]

NYC people, where are you watching the game tomorrow?

On my sofa.

 

[Judge Jules]

[Has visions of gene's sofa being carried down to the touchline at Anfield]

 

[Ryan]

Lallana not playing.

 

[Ryan]

I think he'll play Markovic now.

Three reasons why:
1 - Space on the flanks, As I mentioned up there somewhere, that's where this game's getting won.
2 - No Lallana
3 - We'll look to absorb and hit them on the counter attack at pace.

Markovic and Raheem either side of that traffic cone Balotelli. Allen, Hendo and Gerrard in the middle buzzing around looking to win back the ball and release the two on the wings quickly.

It's in the stars guys. Three midfield ball winners. Two blokes on the wings attacking at pace. We'll win.

 

[Ryan]

Or then again he might play Coutinho. quick release passes from midfied setting Raheeeeeeem free.

Either way, we'll win. Write it down folks.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

I'm anticipating them scoring 5-7 goals ... unless they really destroy us, I won't be disappointed.

I'll obviously be very very happy if Ryan's predictions are right.

 

[Ryan]

I'm anticipating them scoring 5-7 goals ... unless they really destroy us, I won't be disappointed.

I'll obviously be very very happy if Ryan's predictions are right.

There's no chance they'll beat us.

 

[Judge Jules]

Rightly or wrongly, they'll be as apprehensive as we are, playing in front of the Anfield crowd on a European night and given our record against them.

 

[My_Blood_Bleeds_Red]

Subs : Benzema, Varane, Khedira, Arbeloa, Illaremendi, Llorente


Look at that crazy lineup. Look at their bench. And then look at ours (lol).

This is David vs Goliath territory.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

There's no chance they'll beat us.

You must have had some great news today or something to make you this optimistic ... when are you and the wife due mate?

 

[My_Blood_Bleeds_Red]

Anyone of that front 6 have it in themselves to be a match winner.

 

[SummerOnions]

Lallana not playing.

According to?

 

[Judge Jules]

Subs : Benzema, Varane, Khedira, Arbeloa, Illaremendi, Llorente


Look at that crazy lineup. Look at their bench. And then look at ours (lol).

This is David vs Goliath territory.

They look frightening up front BUT Casillas isn't what he was, that back four can be got at and that midfield isn't on form.

We can do this.

 

[Mystic]

I can see Modric causing us the most problems there, such an outstanding player. If our three are on form, they can get the beating of that midfield, some wonderful talents, but not the best physically.

 

[Woland]

I just twitter searched Lallana and there's nothing there about him being out. What's the story Ryan?

Funny thing was it brought back tons of favoured starting elevens, no one picks Balotelli

 

[Brizzle]

James Pearce clarifies:


Moreno also just gave an interview to the Echo about how much he is looking forward to the game.

Lots more team news here.

I think the most poignant factor in Brad Smith's recall might have been just how utterly shite Enrique was in the game.

 

[the count]

I think the most poignant factor in Brad Smith's recall might have been just how utterly shite Enrique was in the game.

Actually apparently it is because of contractual issues.
Liverpool are refusing to allow Smith out on loan until he signs a new contract.
Alledgedly

 

[the count]

Bag packed.
Heart rates just increased a little.
Still calm.
😗

 

[Woland]

I'm dead calm. Accepting defeat this early in the day
means anything else is a bonus.

It's the hope that kills us, Count.

 

[Mystic]

I'm about to leave, and I can't be arsed with it all, I imagine once I get past Stoke i'll start getting excited.

 

[Buddha]

For those of you without a Paddy Power account - if you open one today you'll get 15-1 on a Liverpool win tonight.

Fifteen to one!

 

[dmishra]

I think the most poignant factor in Brad Smith's recall might have been just how utterly shite Enrique was in the game.

James Pearce @JamesPearceEcho · 12h12 hours ago
Brad Smith was recalled from Swindon by #LFC over contract issues. Until he signs a new deal the club won't send him back out on loan.

 

[superchimp]

For those of you without a Paddy Power account - if you open one today you'll get 15-1 on a Liverpool win tonight.

Fifteen to one!

max £10 bet though...

 

[mom]

I hope to god we score a shit load tonight, as I shudder to think how many we will concede.

 

[Buddha]

I reckon it'll be tight. 1-0 or 0-1.

 

[ILD]

For those of you without a Paddy Power account - if you open one today you'll get 15-1 on a Liverpool win tonight.

Fifteen to one!

Might get another one just for that. We're 13/2 to win and both teams to score if your an existing customer.

 

[ILD]

Bag packed.
Heart rates just increased a little.
Still calm.
😗

I'm packed too. By packed I mean I have my boarding pass, passport and spare pair of jocks in my pocket.

 

[the count]

I'm dead calm. Accepting defeat this early in the day
means anything else is a bonus.

It's the hope that kills us, Count.

What ever happened to "walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart"?

 

[ILD]

Saw the Lallana rumours too. FWIW I would have played him for his work rate and ability on the ball.

Game plan; Drag Madrid out, absorb pressure and let Sterling run from deep onto a perfect Coutinho ball. 1-0. Gerrard Peno (Pepe pulling and dragging out of Mario) then to give us breathing room. 2-0.

Madrid are over on holidays, Carlo 'The Tourist' Ancelotti posing for photo's with our This Is Anfield sign.
El Classico at the weekend. Messi and Neymar withdrawn early last night.

Let's do this.