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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.
What, you get more pleasure from a rivals failure than you do from your own team's success?I’m much more worried about the outcome of this than last Sat.
Pretty confident that Ronaldo will make the Scousers cry.
If it's the FA Cup v the CL, yes.What, you get more pleasure from a rivals failure than you do from your own team's success?
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.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.
Exactly, anyone who wants Liverpool to win is not a United fan.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.
This. Hell shit yes.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.
Because United winning things is more important than rivals not winning things.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.
Surely that depends on winning what.Because United winning things is more important than rivals not winning things.
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.Because United winning things is more important than rivals not winning things.
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.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.
Both Isco and Bale will play, just like they did vs Villareal bro.Isco has a much greater work ethic than Bale does. And like I said, he scored a couple in 3 games or something. Big whoop. I'd much rather have Isco than Bale, the latter just isn't good enough and lacks the skills needed. And much rather have Asensio coming in as well, he always comes up with great stuff. Especially at the big stage.
5 in his last 3 bro.He's scored 5 in his last 5, the only game he didn't score in that run was the game he didn't start. I would disagree with Isco having a greater work ethic. I watch Real Madrid a lot and see that Bale makes a lot of runs in behind, even though that majority of these runs aren't rewarded with a pass, he continues to make them. This leaves space etc. for the Ronaldo and Benzema. Also, he does track back, something which Isco doesn't really do that much of.
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.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...fident-real-will-beat-mentally-weak-liverpool
I know real are favorites and rightfully confident, but this is amount of arrogance is taking it to a whole new level. I hope we smash them now!
Both with play and Benzema will be benched.Benzema's (exceptional) hold-up play for bringing other into play is enough to justify him as a starter, which will be essential in CL-final.
Let's be honest here; last XI spot stands between Isco and Bale.
Yeah read about that earlier.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.
For what was said yesterday in the media day plus a couple of articles I´d bet for the first option, with Isco.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.
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"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.
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Yeah, except that's not what happened.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.
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.
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 what was said yesterday in the media day plus a couple of articles I´d bet for the first option, with Isco.
I think city v liverpool would've been worse!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.
Yeap,I think it could be an entertaining final with plenty of goals.Genuinely looking forward to this match, despite it being a 50-50 chance the 'Pool wins it.
Should be a cracker.
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.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?
You cant consume any type of gel, but the fast will end before the match kicks off anyway.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.
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.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.
Pfft, we would have destroyed this season's Barcelona. Roma effectively did. A poorer version of Man City.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'.
Zidane used BBC-trio in El Clasico for weeks ago and he could field them again on Saturday.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.
Fellaini vs Henderson, a battle of europes finest midfielders in the final.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.
Try to tell post-truth era journalists thatYeah, except that's not what happened.
He actually never said it (that Marcelo can't defend)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.
It’s not a choice really that deserves more than a millisecond of thought. I hope the scousers get hammeredCant 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.
If true,’is that likely to affect his energy levels at all?
- Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will not eat in the hours before Saturday's Champions League final as he maintains his Ramadan fast.
Genuinely looking forward to this match, despite it being a 50-50 chance the 'Pool wins it.
Should be a cracker.