Champions League Thread (the dawn of time - 2014)

[BigCrickNan]

Jermaine Pennant who played really well, Mark Gonzalez and craig bellamy who both scored.

 

[Hariz]

Yeah that Gonzalez goal was real good. He showed his class and a good start of the Champions league campaign for Liverpool.
Milan (I cant believe they are playing in the CL after what happened) have also won their 1st leg with the help of an Inzaghi goal.

 

[m_vaughan]

Liverpool 2-1 at home, was it?

second leg could be tricky. Watch out reds.

 

[sachin]

And of course we shouldn't forget Arsenal's good win against Dinamo Zagreb;Cesc scoring twice showing a real love for the jumper,Hleb was also excellent.

 

[cricket doctor]

Nice win here. The second leg will be played at neutral venue if I'm correct.

 

[treva]

Nice win here. The second leg will be at neutral venue if I'm correct.

Yeh it is but i can't remember where.

great debut for Bellamy,Gonzalez and Pennant.

Very encouraging signs

 

[cricket doctor]

Yeh it is but i can't remember where.

It's yet to be decided I reckon.

great debut for Bellamy,Gonzalez and Pennant.

Very encouraging signs

..and Rafa still wants to buy a striker before 31st.

 

[treva]

It's yet to be decided I reckon.


..and Rafa still wants to buy a striker before 31st.

I'm sure I heard someone on commentary say something about the venue but I can't remember what

Yes I think he will buy a more Morientes like striker who's good in the air and very strong.As we have Craig bellamy, a Michael Owen like striker who is very quick and a great finisher and we have Crouch who is a target man and a trouble to the defence

 

[BigCrickNan]

its 90% chance in cyprus.

 

[cricket doctor]

Yes I think he will buy a more Morientes like striker who's good in the air and very strong.As we have Craig bellamy, a Michael Owen like striker who is very quick and a great finisher and we have Crouch who is a target man and a trouble to the defence

so far Dirk Kuyt looks closest to make it but yes with the presence of Bellamy, Crouch and Fowler there shouldn't be any problems anyways.

 

[treva]

But with the formation like last night will Liverpool need an extra striker if at most 2 Strikers will play in each game?

I believe if Rafa is going to play with 2 up front then we do need another striker but if he is only going to play one I don't think we do.

If we play 2 upfront it'll be between Bellamy and Crouch starting or bellamy and Fowler!

 

[m_vaughan]

I would still say its 50-50 despite Liverpool winning. The away goal could prove crucial.

 

[treva]

But Maccabi don't have the home advantage so I say Liverpool are clear favourites now

 

[sachin]

I thought the next game would be in Kiev?Anyway,i'd be very surprised if Liverpool didn't get through,but maybe if Maccabi score early....who knows?

 

[cricket doctor]

Pennat and Momo were awesome in the last match. Surely last game's mistakes won't be repeated in the next game.