CL v Ronaldo Madrid pre match build up woosy

[danperkins]

Might be a good time to play Madrid as they do have the small matter of Barcelona 3 days after they play us. Huge game for them as they are already 4 points behind Barca. Might be a nice little distraction.

Gutted Ramos is out.

[Rich]

We're going to smash them 3-0

Better?

[Bender]

.... go on.

No don't.

[Chris]

Sergio Ramos out too. Some will think that's a blow for us but I don't buy it.

Yep, it's great news, was incredible in them winning it last season. Varane's class too but he did get carried by Sakho a bit at the world cup so hopefully the atmosphere gets to him.

[BigChief]

Might be a good time to play Madrid as they do have the small matter of Barcelona 3 days after they play us. Huge game for them as they are already 4 points behind Barca. Might be a nice little distraction.

Gutted Ramos is out.

I didn't realise they had Barca this weekend, cheered me right up along with the manc result.

For this reason I hope all the first teamers play tonight (Modric, Kroos, Ronaldo, etc). Not because they can't destroy us but because their minds will be elsewhere and their legs/heads will be pulling out of unnecessary challenges. Any squaddies they play will try to prove a point to the manager and that's the last thing we need (look at Vargas).

We could be the perennial underdog team coming to hunt down, forcibly, any big name player willing to challenge us. Meaningless game for Madrid but our cup final! And they know it.

[danperkins]

I didn't realise they had Barca this weekend, cheered me right up along with the manc result.

For this reason I hope all the first teamers play tonight (Modric, Kroos, Ronaldo, etc). Not because they can't destroy us but because their minds will be elsewhere and their legs/heads will be pulling out of unnecessary challenges. Any squaddies they play will try to prove a point to the manager and that's the last thing we need (look at Vargas).

We could be the perennial underdog team coming to hunt down, forcibly, any big name player willing to challenge us. Meaningless game for Madrid but our cup final! And they know it.

It's' a great time to play them with the Barca game in their thoughts & their few injuries... devastated Sturridge isn't fit for this one as he'd have a field day! Them players you mentioned are key Modric, Kroos, Ronaldo. I hope our boys in the midfield are rested nicely because they are going to have to put in some shift to stop Modric & Kroos running the game. Modric is the engine though, IMO he should be man marked.

Would love to see Anfield absolutely bouncing & see us play a physical, high intensity pressing game.. would scare the ****e out of them. We need to put in a performance like last season. I'm nervous about our defence but excited about the game. It's such a good buzz to be back in the champs league... vital we get back in again next season.

As for anyone on here who has the pleasure of going to this game... enjoy you lucky *******s

[Trippendicular]

We're going to smash them 3-0

Better?

I had a dream we were winning 3-0. May as well lump on.

[Assassin]

I didn't realise they had Barca this weekend, cheered me right up along with the manc result.

For this reason I hope all the first teamers play tonight (Modric, Kroos, Ronaldo, etc). Not because they can't destroy us but because their minds will be elsewhere and their legs/heads will be pulling out of unnecessary challenges. Any squaddies they play will try to prove a point to the manager and that's the last thing we need (look at Vargas).

We could be the perennial underdog team coming to hunt down, forcibly, any big name player willing to challenge us. Meaningless game for Madrid but our cup final! And they know it.

[BigChief]

It will have to be Hendo and Allen on Modric and Kroos for most of the match. Modric is the 3rd best player at Real by a long way. Would be first if it wasn't for the other two being a certain Ronaldo and Bale.

Up to our fullbacks and wingers to do a job on Isco and Ronaldo then. Which means we'll probably play a deep 4 - 5- 1.

I'd go with Sterling Hendo Gerro Allen Lallana as the 5, with Borini up front. But it'll probably be Balotelli. Coutinho on in the second half.

[Vermilion]

Shhhh! wtf? can anyone else hear that squeeking noise?

[Yozza]

[tsb]

Hmmmm. Is Hierro available on a free?

[EwarWoo]

There's some fantastic leaning going off in that pic, we're ****ed

[RedReet]

What an absolute cock on the right.

[Vermilion]

pfft! who do they think they are ffs!

They wont be looking so happy on the return flight!! mark my words!
I plan to release a stink bomb on route!

Also, Mario is coming to the party good style! This is where he arrives for LFC, this is where MrM eats his words! (maybe)