Barcelona vs Liverpool - Champions League (Semi Final - 1st Leg)

[Kenneth]

There's a Spurs fan at work and begrudgingly I told him I hope they lose tonight. The thought of playing them in the final, should we get there, is pretty unbearable. I could just about live with losing again to Ajax, but no way to Spurs

Praying Ajax batter them. We'd beat Spurs but I'd rather not roll the dice. Losing to them would be absolutely sickening.

Agree, also, it's much more fun to play against sides from other leagues, sick of Spurs, City etc.

[Saveloy]

Nah, **** that. Spurs are playing on fumes at the moment. I'd fancy them over Ajax any day

Lots of time to rest before the final though.

[Slinky Skills]

LOL

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[Norbs]

Lots of time to rest before the final though.

I think they were banking on gliding in to 4th and have totally eased up on the league. It's looking quite a risky ploy as it stands

[baitman]

[Liverpool]

------------Becker
-Trent---Matip--VVD--Robertson
------------Fabinho
-------Henderson--Gini
---Salah----Bobby----Mane---

[S-RED]

------------Becker
-Trent---Matip--VVD--Robertson
------------Fabinho
-------Henderson--Gini
---Salah----Bobby----Mane---

Yep, 1st leg team right there, Keita gives the ball away cheaply in the wrong areas; Gini will be solid

[Tee]

Yep, 1st leg team right there, Keita gives the ball away cheaply in the wrong areas; Gini will be solid

I would tend to agree with that line up, but Keita May thrive with more space on a bigger Nou Camp pitch

[Shaggy]

------------Becker
-Trent---Matip--VVD--Robertson
------------Fabinho
-------Henderson--Gini
---Salah----Bobby----Mane---

Also agree. I think this will finally be the time he goes away from his favoured midfield and leaves Milner out. Fab has to start, he'll be a good screen in that space 30 or so yards out where Messi likes to buzz around.

[Liverpool]

Could see Milner in for Henderson due to being a bit more drilled in that position and he tends to shield Trent well.

[Liverpool]

Some bellend 50 year old fella in Barca pushing a local Asian fella into a fountain followed by an Asian looking supporter.

Hopefully he gets banned for life the cunt. His mates egging him on with Mr Miyagi shouts.

[ChesterDave]

Got an effective 10/1 on us to win tomorrow. Had £20 double on Ajax and Liverpool! £222 if it wins!

[baitman]

Spanish facista police trying to provoke our fans, ripping banners down, really spoiling for a fight.

[labourRed]

Could see Milner in for Henderson due to being a bit more drilled in that position and he tends to shield Trent well.

Gini, Milner do this pretty well and I reckon Hendo could as well. As good as Keita has been I don't think this is his forte, yet, but he hasn't been asked to, in fairness.

I'm amazed and delighted Firmino seems fit (touch wood). He starts for sure with Fab, Hendo, Gini in the middle.

[Liverpool]

Gini, Milner do this pretty well and I reckon Hendo could as well. As good as Keita has been I don't think this is his forte, yet, but he hasn't been asked to, in fairness.

I'm amazed and delighted Firmino seems fit (touch wood). He starts for sure with Fab, Hendo, Gini in the middle.

Milner/Gini slot in so well when the full backs move forward without thinking they sense where the potential danger is if we lose the ball, not quite seen it from Henderson yet whos keen to be seen in the final third making an impact since hes been unleashed.

If we are looking to be aggressive and dominate in their half I can see Henderson playing, if we are being slightly more cautious then Milner.

I'm happy with either tbh, only hindsight will say otherwise.