but Edin Dzeko is one of my favorite strikers in Europe. I think this guy is in the same class as Suarez, Lewandowski, etc. Does everything, works hard, elevates those around him. He's a real danger man in this tie, and his partnership with Schick could give Liverpool some problems.
I think Roma is the better, more organized team here. If they can get out of Anfield with a draw or a 1-0 defeat I think they're in good shape.
They switched to a back 3 to defeat Barcelona, but Liverpool is more physical, and press unlike anything they saw with Barcelona. Also it is very limited the amount of times they have done it. They played a 4-3-3 for most of their games this season.
If I had to guess, and it's only a guess the aim to is trap Salah on the flanks and keep him out of the box, forcing either Mane or Firmino to beat them. BUT, Liverpool overlaps their fullbacks which is going to create an overload for Liverpool in this scenario. So we'll see I guess.
But that means nothing. Juventus outplayed Madrid for the first 65 minutes of their first leg game in Turin a couple of weeks ago and lost 0-3. so there you go.
Roma came out playing narrow and clogging the midfield. Liverpool going down the flanks now. Big time danger territory for Roma. I don't think they have the pace to keep up with Liverpool on the flanks for 90 minutes.
He, Strootman, Nainggolan, and Under have been poor in possession and invisible in defense. Roma needs a change of shape in the second half. Remove Under in favor of Schick, play a 5-3-2.
To clog the midfield and trap Salah. Liverpool adjusted in the first 20 minutes and started clearing the ball down the flanks and using the long ball. This made the clog midfield plan pointless. Roma has not adjusted yet.
The 3 man at the back tactic is puzzling to me as well. Liverpool presses like crazy people. It's bizarre to me why you'd play 3 at the back and try to keep the rest of the team with a high line. There's no outlets for the 3 at the back who are being pressed and closed down.
I see no reason to think Liverpool won't score again and possibly multiple times if Roma doesn't change it up in the 2nd half.
One of Barcelona's board members apparently implied that the board may not be happy with Ernesto Valverde, and that they may dismiss him after the season. That would be incredible considering the season they've had despite having their worst squad in a decade.
One of Barcelona's board members apparently implied that the board may not be happy with Ernesto Valverde, and that they may dismiss him after the season. That would be incredible considering the season they've had despite having their worst squad in a decade.
Saw that last night on the "Lockerroom" on BEIN.
No Neymar, no problem. Two trophies, with La Liga title.
I guess the thought of Madrid wining a third straight UEFA championship may be the ultimate driver...
Midfield absent, Kolarov steps up and leaves the most in form player in Europe alone.
The complete no show from the Roma midfield can not be overstated. Roma are playing with 8 men.
I think Naiggolan is really overrated and worthless in big games. They should have played 5 at the back because Liverpool's speed is just too much. Nothing like that in Italy.
5-0 is great but a Clean sheet would make this lead near Â
Roma will probably go home after losing by 3 and think, "Hey, we can do this!" Particularly after having beaten Barca two weeks ago under similar circumstances.
Brilliant offense followed by some real head scratching lapses on defense.
I would have signed on for 5-2 at the beginning of the game though.
Agreed. See the West Brom game this past Saturday. Frankly, they had a similar type season with Rodgers when the finished second in 2013-14. That team was a mchine too with Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling. They really gave the season away to Chelsea.
Because I don't see any scenario at all where Roma can keep them scoreless. They are not suddenly going to be able to stop them and keep up with their speed in only 1 week. Now, I don't think Liverpool will score 5 but I wouldn't be surprised if they scored at least 2 away goals too.
They can look like shit and still get goals. Their effort level is inconsistent, which is why Barcelona has dominated over the long league calendar, but in a tournament setting with the away goals rule Real Madrid is a bitch to deal with.
Every injury taking on extra meaning with the World Cup 50 days away. Feel terrible for Oxlade Chamberlain, ruled out for England after his injury last night
Yup. That's why I was happy to see Barcelona go out, and am rooting for Bayern here. I'm dreading seeing Isco suffer a bad injury.
One thing to keep in mind about Real Madrid is they've been vulnerable at the Bernabeu this season. Bayern can go there and get a result...if I were Heynckes I'd focus on locking this match down and not conceding again. If I get another goal, great...but I'm not letting Real score again.
Maybe he's too concerned with playing for Real Madrid instead of against them.
I can't understand this guy...you're playing for Bayern Munich, maybe the best run sports organization in the entire world, located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Why would you be itching to leave for the zoo that is Real Madrid? If I were a professional footballer I don't know that there's a club I'd rather play for than Bayern.
Maybe he's too concerned with playing for Real Madrid instead of against them.
I can't understand this guy...you're playing for Bayern Munich, maybe the best run sports organization in the entire world, located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Why would you be itching to leave for the zoo that is Real Madrid? If I were a professional footballer I don't know that there's a club I'd rather play for than Bayern.
Maybe he's too concerned with playing for Real Madrid instead of against them.
I can't understand this guy...you're playing for Bayern Munich, maybe the best run sports organization in the entire world, located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Why would you be itching to leave for the zoo that is Real Madrid? If I were a professional footballer I don't know that there's a club I'd rather play for than Bayern.
Money. Can't imagine any other reason.
How the hell did Real Madrid win that match?
Can't imagine any other reason? How about them going for their 9th trophy in 2 1/2 years under Zidane? Oh and looking to 3peat in the UCL after becoming the first team to win back to back trophies in the UCL? Maybe that's why? Just throwing it out there.
Terps come on now. Real Madrid isn't a zoo at this point and it hasn't been under Zizou.
Lewandowski makes 225k a week at Bayern. Ramos makes 200k a week at Madrid. He isn't coming in and topping the captain.
Zidane is year to year there. If they don't win the Champions League he might not be the manager next year. It's crazy to say, but it's the truth. As long as Florentino Perez is there, it's a zoo.
And it's not like Bayern isn't winning trophies either.
but the Liga trophy is still a bigger trophy than the UCL. As is the EPL trophy, and the Bundesliga trophy.
The league is fundamentally the best indicator of who the best teams are. This year, it's unquestionably been Barcelona, Man City, and Bayern in whatever order you want to put them in.
The Champions League makes for great viewing this time of year, Â
but as a tournament the format is kind of a joke. The skids are greased for the same teams to be there more or less every year. I think it would mean more and be more interesting if it reflected its actual name and only allowed the champions of each league. I think it used to be that, more or less, back in the day. But when the money gets big you do what you have to to ensure the Reals and Man Us of the world get in.
Zidane is year to year there. If they don't win the Champions League he might not be the manager next year. It's crazy to say, but it's the truth. As long as Florentino Perez is there, it's a zoo.
And it's not like Bayern isn't winning trophies either.
I really think Perez has calmed down or changed his ways at least partially. He's stayed a few times it's up to Zizou when he wants to leave. He's also been much much better on the transfer market. Hasn't brought in any big names in a few years. This year he needs to, but it's out of necessity as opposed to just buying guys for the sake of buying guys.
Bayern is in a one team league though. That shit has to get boring. They just said today Bayern only has 3 home losses in their last 44 UCL games. All 3 to Madrid. Lewy is getting older. He wants a Champions League.
I think the teams you listed do to. Bayern would trade a UCL for a Bundesliga trophy all day. Barca board is pissed at Valverde for going out to Roma. If the league was bigger then Valverde wouldn't be at odds with Barca's board.
That's because the Barcelona board is filled with fools Â
Gonna be good days ahead for Real fans...Messi, Busquets, and Ter Stegen are papering over the cracks but anything happens to one of them and Barcelona falls off a cliff.
The Champions League is bigger for marketing, the league titles tell you who the best teams are.
I think Roma is the better, more organized team here. If they can get out of Anfield with a draw or a 1-0 defeat I think they're in good shape.
If I had to guess, and it's only a guess the aim to is trap Salah on the flanks and keep him out of the box, forcing either Mane or Firmino to beat them. BUT, Liverpool overlaps their fullbacks which is going to create an overload for Liverpool in this scenario. So we'll see I guess.
Also, what a fucking shot by Salah. Inch perfect.
The 3 man at the back tactic is puzzling to me as well. Liverpool presses like crazy people. It's bizarre to me why you'd play 3 at the back and try to keep the rest of the team with a high line. There's no outlets for the 3 at the back who are being pressed and closed down.
I see no reason to think Liverpool won't score again and possibly multiple times if Roma doesn't change it up in the 2nd half.
Saw that last night on the "Lockerroom" on BEIN.
No Neymar, no problem. Two trophies, with La Liga title.
I guess the thought of Madrid wining a third straight UEFA championship may be the ultimate driver...
The complete no show from the Roma midfield can not be overstated. Roma are playing with 8 men.
But this is some of the worst defending, at this level, that I've ever seen
The complete no show from the Roma midfield can not be overstated. Roma are playing with 8 men.
I think Naiggolan is really overrated and worthless in big games. They should have played 5 at the back because Liverpool's speed is just too much. Nothing like that in Italy.
and there goes that idea
I would have signed on for 5-2 at the beginning of the game though.
I would have signed on for 5-2 at the beginning of the game though.
Agreed. See the West Brom game this past Saturday. Frankly, they had a similar type season with Rodgers when the finished second in 2013-14. That team was a mchine too with Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling. They really gave the season away to Chelsea.
to injury I should add
Every injury taking on extra meaning with the World Cup 50 days away. Feel terrible for Oxlade Chamberlain, ruled out for England after his injury last night
One thing to keep in mind about Real Madrid is they've been vulnerable at the Bernabeu this season. Bayern can go there and get a result...if I were Heynckes I'd focus on locking this match down and not conceding again. If I get another goal, great...but I'm not letting Real score again.
And at the other end, Ribery has wasted a few gilt-edged chances.
And at the other end, Ribery has wasted a few gilt-edged chances.
Isco has Ballon D'Or potential, just is not on the right club team
I can't understand this guy...you're playing for Bayern Munich, maybe the best run sports organization in the entire world, located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Why would you be itching to leave for the zoo that is Real Madrid? If I were a professional footballer I don't know that there's a club I'd rather play for than Bayern.
I can't understand this guy...you're playing for Bayern Munich, maybe the best run sports organization in the entire world, located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Why would you be itching to leave for the zoo that is Real Madrid? If I were a professional footballer I don't know that there's a club I'd rather play for than Bayern.
Money. Can't imagine any other reason.
How the hell did Real Madrid win that match?
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Maybe he's too concerned with playing for Real Madrid instead of against them.
I can't understand this guy...you're playing for Bayern Munich, maybe the best run sports organization in the entire world, located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Why would you be itching to leave for the zoo that is Real Madrid? If I were a professional footballer I don't know that there's a club I'd rather play for than Bayern.
Money. Can't imagine any other reason.
How the hell did Real Madrid win that match?
Can't imagine any other reason? How about them going for their 9th trophy in 2 1/2 years under Zidane? Oh and looking to 3peat in the UCL after becoming the first team to win back to back trophies in the UCL? Maybe that's why? Just throwing it out there.
Terps come on now. Real Madrid isn't a zoo at this point and it hasn't been under Zizou.
Lewandowski makes 225k a week at Bayern. Ramos makes 200k a week at Madrid. He isn't coming in and topping the captain.
And it's not like Bayern isn't winning trophies either.
The league is fundamentally the best indicator of who the best teams are. This year, it's unquestionably been Barcelona, Man City, and Bayern in whatever order you want to put them in.
And it's not like Bayern isn't winning trophies either.
I really think Perez has calmed down or changed his ways at least partially. He's stayed a few times it's up to Zizou when he wants to leave. He's also been much much better on the transfer market. Hasn't brought in any big names in a few years. This year he needs to, but it's out of necessity as opposed to just buying guys for the sake of buying guys.
Bayern is in a one team league though. That shit has to get boring. They just said today Bayern only has 3 home losses in their last 44 UCL games. All 3 to Madrid. Lewy is getting older. He wants a Champions League.
The Champions League is bigger for marketing, the league titles tell you who the best teams are.