NFT: Champions League: Liverpool vs. Roma first leg FS1

In comment 13928804 Go Terps said:

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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...

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Total disorganization.

Mane

Liverpool!

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madness

incredible player

2 goal and 2 assists. The space Roma are allowing Liverpool is crazy.

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.

5-0

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your typical Super Bowl.

from the Liverpool front three. Salah is a magician.

But this is some of the worst defending, at this level, that I've ever seen

In comment 13928855 Go Terps said:

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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.

insurmountable.

In comment 13928878 Heisenberg said:

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insurmountable.

and there goes that idea

Big goal for Dzeko

PK, not over yet

2 big away goals here

and Roma has capitalized.

In Rome I'd be sending him and Schenk long ball after long ball. Bypass Liverpool's press.

minutes

5-2. Liverpool still firmly in control of this tie, but they did make things more difficult on themselves.

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.

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.

In comment 13928904 Heisenberg said:

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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.

Kills me sometimes, just kills me

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.

Kimmich taking advantage of Marcelo's aggressiveness.

but have lost Robben and may lose Boateng

In comment 13931037 Kevin in Annapolis said:

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but have lost Robben and may lose Boateng

to injury I should add

1-1.

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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.

3-1, at least.

Run of play is in Bayern's favor but they squander chances and Real takes advantage of the first one they get. It's impressive

In comment 13931037 Kevin in Annapolis said:

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but have lost Robben and may lose Boateng

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.

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Asensio is pretty good.

Got to imagine Neuer stops that one if he's in. Too bad

Each as an opposite footed winger cutting inside. Isco is a legit candidate to win the Golden Boot in Russia.

And at the other end, Ribery has wasted a few gilt-edged chances.

This has the feel of 3-1 or 4-1 with Cristiano grabbing his typical icing on the cake goal.

In comment 13931193 Go Terps said:

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Each as an opposite footed winger cutting inside. Isco is a legit candidate to win the Golden Boot in Russia. 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

Hoping for an equalizer.

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.

In comment 13931274 Go Terps said:

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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?

but there's no denying the success in this competition. Champions League is the final trophy for Lewandowski to win.

Gotta be fair.