Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid - Champions League Last 16 (2nd Leg)

[Assassin]

I mean we WANT a ref that is harsh, what matters more is that he is effective at spotting real infringements rather than being easily duped.

Per Luigi Collini should be brought out of retirement for this game

[Red_Polo]

Per Luigi Collini should be brought out of retirement for this game

[danperkins]

Per Luigi Collini should be brought out of retirement for this game

What a ref!

[Irishnev]

It's that vermin Diego Costa that bothers me most

Giminez back gives them real nous at the back and Joao Felix adds a lot to their attack. Costa is just all needle now - not the player he was a few years back

[Montana]

Like always an early goal and we'll steamroller our way through.

No panic if it's still goalless going into the 2nd half but we really do need to make sure the midfield protects the defence better than of late.

I think we'll win 3-1 but it'll be a nervy game. A good referee will be very important to see through their ****housery.

Costa is not the same player, nowhere near. We just need to watch out for the theatrics and not get wound up.

Mane is going to rip Trippier apart and that'll be the catalyst for Bobby to really influence the game. I've no doubt Salah will turn it on big time too and score.

Just no silly mistakes at the back and we'll go through.

[Buzzo]

Like always an early goal and we'll steamroller our way through.

No panic if it's still goalless going into the 2nd half but we really do need to make sure the midfield protects the defence better than of late.

I think we'll win 3-1 but it'll be a nervy game. A good referee will be very important to see through their ****housery.

Costa is not the same player, nowhere near. We just need to watch out for the theatrics and not get wound up.

Mane is going to rip Trippier apart and that'll be the catalyst for Bobby to really influence the game. I've no doubt Salah will turn it on big time too and score.

Just no silly mistakes at the back and we'll go through.

This please.

[BigChief]

Yeah our main issue has been the midfield not protecting the back four. Wijnaldum and Fabinho only have one job ffs. Hopefully that changes on Wednesday. Encouraging to see Mane and Salah coming back into form just in time.

[sean_lfc]

Like always an early goal and we'll steamroller our way through.

No panic if it's still goalless going into the 2nd half but we really do need to make sure the midfield protects the defence better than of late.

I think we'll win 3-1 but it'll be a nervy game. A good referee will be very important to see through their ****housery.

Costa is not the same player, nowhere near. We just need to watch out for the theatrics and not get wound up.

Mane is going to rip Trippier apart and that'll be the catalyst for Bobby to really influence the game. I've no doubt Salah will turn it on big time too and score.

Just no silly mistakes at the back and we'll go through.

This please.

[S-RED]

90 mins of tactical fouls on the horizon, hopefully the ref gets his cards out early; if they get away with snide for 1st 15 mins it will frustrate the crowd & could have a negative effect.

[Yozza]

Liverpool v Atletico Madrid (Wed, agg 0-1)

Percentage chance of progression

Team Quarter-final Semi-final Finalists Runners-up Winners
Favourites to progress in bold. Source: Euro Club Index
Liverpool 51% 37% 24% 10% 15%
Atletico Madrid 49% 23% 10% 6% 4%

How has this score played out previously?

Teams winning 1-0 at home in the first leg have progressed 23 times and been eliminated 10 times.

European football journalist Kristof Terreur:

"Atletico had a strong game plan when they beat Liverpool but they haven't been that good. We saw the real Atletico against Liverpool - but don't underestimate Liverpool at home. Usually they can go the extra mile."

Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague:

"Liverpool have struggled to break teams down. It needs to be a low-scoring game for Atletico to go through. Their hope again is to score early, but if it is about defending they are happy to do it, not scared at all."

Any hope for Liverpool?

Liverpool don't need to look too far back for inspiration. The feat of overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Barcelona in last season's semi-final will be fresh in their minds.

[Lecter]

Reffed the Salzburg game. Did we get much that day, cant remember?

Was it the Salzburg home game?

I seem to remember the ref not being great in that one

Mind you the refs have been utter **** in general this season so not much change there

[npinn001]

Was it the Salzburg home game?



I seem to remember the ref not being great in that one



Mind you the refs have been utter **** in general this season so not much change there

The game over in Salzburg. Can't recall it to be fair.

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[Angryred]

Good to see it's the Dutch ref, I rate him so he won't be fooled by their ****house tactics!
Let's smash these cunts as we owe them one!...Remember them in 2010 under Rafa, unbelievable tactics!

[Buzzo]

Sounds like there is a big chance of Hendo playing tomorrow. Klopp keeping it to himself so far, saying he is ready, but obviously not releasing the team news yet.

Alisson will also miss the Everton game.

[Buzzo]

Klopp absolutely schooling a Spanish journo trying to trip him up and get a headline on Coronavirus.