I’m much more worried about the outcome of this than last Sat.
Pretty confident that Ronaldo will make the Scousers cry.
Pretty confident that Ronaldo will make the Scousers cry.
Real Madrid v Liverpool build up
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What, you get more pleasure from a rivals failure than you do from your own team's success?
If it's the FA Cup v the CL, yes.
There was a thread in the United forum asking if people would prefer Chelsea and RM to win the 2 games or United and Liverpool.
The overwhelming majority chose Chelsea & RM.
And rightly so. Why on Earth would any United fan want Pool to win CL? I am sure scousers would have been of similar opinion if they were in our place.
Exactly, anyone who wants Liverpool to win is not a United fan.
This. Hell shit yes.
Because United winning things is more important than rivals not winning things.
Surely that depends on winning what.
Not in this context. Most assuredly every Utd fan wants the team win as much as possible while the archaic rivals fail. I'd happily sacrifice all our FA and League cups for all CLs won by Pool.
Isco and Bale have not had much game time time have they? I suppose Bale has scored three in the last four. Could be a reasonably unfit front three with Ronaldo. Not one designed for pressing our back four. I'll be happy to not see the unsung hard working Benzema.
To really press us you're going to have to employ Modric and Kroos a lot further up front than you want to. But that will leave gaps where Firmino, Salah and Mane like to wait. I know Madrid don't give a shit about Firmino, Mane and even Salah but that's exactly the arrogant state we would like you to remain until Saturday night.
Bale has scored 5 goals in tha last 3 games, he is fully fit and in a great moment. As for Isco, he has had a lot of time, he is one of the players that has played more minutes this season and he's also in an amazing form.
Both Isco and Bale will play, just like they did vs Villareal bro.
5 in his last 3 bro.
Also both can track back, and probably both will play.
I'm still waiting to see that arrogance from and Madrid player, manager or even the president. That article only quotes the spanish media, not the team.
They always have respect for the teams they play, that is why they always get so far in the tournament.
Both with play and Benzema will be benched.
Bale is in his best moment of the season, having scored 5 goals in the last 3 matches. And Madrid will never play the BBC.
So you can be sure Benzema will be out of the starting XI on saturday.
Cant believe I have to choose between Madrid getting third in a row or dippers winning the CL. I think it's the absolute worst case scenario. But anyone but liverpool really.
Hopefully a Liverpool win can revolutionise our club and force us to get a coach that plays a free flowing attacking tiki takar style
Like Feck. If they win it I might not watch football for a year...
Like Feck. If they win it I might not watch football for a year...
I'm curious about what system Zidane will employ. Will he:
1) Play narrow to dominate Liverpool in midfield or,
2) Be creative from wide positions to exploit their aerial weakness?
It's important for Madrid to not concede much in the first half. Even if they are one behind by sixty minutes, I back them to win. Normally I prefer Isco over Bale but I wonder if Bale on the left wing would be a good idea. Provides width and defensive cover for Marcelo against Salah.
1) Play narrow to dominate Liverpool in midfield or,
2) Be creative from wide positions to exploit their aerial weakness?
It's important for Madrid to not concede much in the first half. Even if they are one behind by sixty minutes, I back them to win. Normally I prefer Isco over Bale but I wonder if Bale on the left wing would be a good idea. Provides width and defensive cover for Marcelo against Salah.
Assuming Salah and Mane will be fasting on the day, which is fair enough as it is Ramadan. Can't help but wonder about the effects it'll have on their performance, though.
Imho the most disrespectful thing coming from any member of both clubs is Klopp saying Marcelo can't defend. Other than that I don't see arrogance or lack of respect anywhere.
By the way, Marcelo is one of the best players, not just full backs, in the world. Personally I wouldn't try to provoke him the way Klopp has.
By the way, Marcelo is one of the best players, not just full backs, in the world. Personally I wouldn't try to provoke him the way Klopp has.
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Yeah read about that earlier.
Surely salah/mane will have next to no energy come kick off? My limited understanding is it’s no water or food till about half a hr or so before kick off?
For what was said yesterday in the media day plus a couple of articles I´d bet for the first option, with Isco.
He was saying what other people say, it was words to effect of "everyone says Marcelo can't defend and Salah will have space but it's not that simple"
Yeah, except that's not what happened.
Yes, that would be my guess too. It does play into the hands of Liverpool a bit. Guardiola tried something similar by playing an extra midfielder (Gundogan) over Sterling and it didn't work. Real of course are more clinical in attack but is the possession game better than Man City? If not, then Liverpool will enjoy some decent early chances.
For all his faults, Mourinho deals best with Klopp. He really understands the psyche behind Klopp's playing style and counters that by adopting a deep, long ball game. I'm not saying it's the only way to stop Liverpool but it is a useful strategy, especially at the start of the match when they are looking to score as many goals as possible.
Genuinely looking forward to this match, despite it being a 50-50 chance the 'Pool wins it.
Should be a cracker.
Should be a cracker.
I think city v liverpool would've been worse!
Yeap,I think it could be an entertaining final with plenty of goals.
Surely they wont be fasting, Im sure that there is something in the book that can be construed as them being allowed to break the fast and eat as normal before the game. Or they'll find a technicality and consume complete meal gels or something.
You cant consume any type of gel, but the fast will end before the match kicks off anyway.
I have believed the Scousers have their name on the trophy since the first knockout round of the competition. They way Barca miraculously folded to allow them a bye v Roma absolutely confirmed it for me, I am resigned to '6 times'.
I expect Madrid play an open game and will leave themselves exposed for Pool to pick them off with forwards running in behind as all other teams have done in the CL.
I expect Madrid play an open game and will leave themselves exposed for Pool to pick them off with forwards running in behind as all other teams have done in the CL.
To me this attitude, which I admit seems to be one shared by many, comes across as the loathing of Liverpool is greater than the love for Utd.
Pfft, we would have destroyed this season's Barcelona. Roma effectively did. A poorer version of Man City.
No, what gave us a bye to the final was our most dangerous opponents deciding to go home early this season: Ashley Young FC.
Zidane used BBC-trio in El Clasico for weeks ago and he could field them again on Saturday.
Bale has been in a terrific form laterly, but neither he or Benzema are challenging for the same spot whatsoever.
And let's not forget RM tends to play with 10 men bcs Cristiano tends to be left isolated when Benz isn't on the field, which happened far too often.
Expecting to see Karim on the bench is nothing but a wishful thinking from your side.
What a shit seven days it would be if LOL FC win - first, us losing in the final, then, the Lightning absolutely shitting the bed last night in the seventh game of the conference final, then potentially Real losing Saturday.
So Klavan will be the first estonian who will make it into the squad for CL final, sadly. This is such a big thing here that our biggest cinema is screening the match and promoting it with a question "Can king Klavan stop prince Ronaldo from winning his third consecutive CL title?" 
Have a feeling that the king will sit on the bench for the entire match just to get a teary eyed hug from Klopp after they get smashed
Have a feeling that the king will sit on the bench for the entire match just to get a teary eyed hug from Klopp after they get smashed Pfft, we would have destroyed this season's Barcelona. Roma effectively did. A poorer version of Man City.
No, what gave us a bye to the final was our most dangerous opponents deciding to go home early this season: Ashley Young FC.
Fellaini vs Henderson, a battle of europes finest midfielders in the final.
What a game that would of been!
I have a bad feeling. Liverpool can be dangerous if you let them press and get in behind, and I worry that Zidane's lack of managerial experience will catch him out here. Plus the Real defenders could struggle in a game where they actually have to do some defending.
Hopefully that jinxes it.
Hopefully that jinxes it.
Hopefully Real ups their game the way they did in the second leg of PSG tie. It was an imperious performance from them on that day.
He actually never said it (that Marcelo can't defend)
Here's a link to the actual interview which isn't that long.
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It’s not a choice really that deserves more than a millisecond of thought. I hope the scousers get hammered
If true,’is that likely to affect his energy levels at all?
How many hours prior and for how long? Surely they would have preparations in place for this and supplements he can take?
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