Atletico Madrid v Liverpool 8:05 Inter-Railing around Europe Match Thread

Spiritoftheseventies

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Yeah, he has made two absolutely crucial tackles. Seems very strong and quick.

For about five mins in second half we looked good. Now this. Will Babel see any action tonight i wonder.

opr

Ngog having a nightmare leading the line, he is just far too lightweight and is getting pinged around like a ragdoll.

Overall I don't think we have done badly but I just feel so much of it has been workmanlike without ever thinking we have really been in charge. Still away from home in Europe this wouldn't be a bad result.

Opr

everdead.ie

Spiritoftheseventies wrote: »

For about five mins in second half we looked good. Now this. Will Babel see any action tonight i wonder.

68 minutes normally isn't it?

monkey9

We defo need to bring on Babel for Ngog. We need some pace and power now. I really believe we need to get an away goal. AM have been getting them in this competition.

If we can nab one, i'd be confident of getting through

LuckyLloyd

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Okay, N'Gog needs to get off.

He's not getting much support in fairness.

I'd stick on Aqua and play Kuyt up front with Ngog

Looks like Babel coming on. Great :rolleyes:

Kess73

Babel time

LuckyLloyd

rarnes1 wrote: »

He's not getting much support in fairness.

I'd stick on Aqua and play Kuyt up front with Ngog

Looks like Babel coming on. Great :rolleyes:

This sub is fine imo. We have gotten space and time in their final third, bringing on a pacey player like Babel who has the capability of finishing is the right move given what we have on our bench.

ShamoBuc

everdead.ie wrote: »

68 minutes normally isn't it?

Earlier than normal.... by about 4 mins:)

monkey9

The thing about Babel is, we know he can strike one from thirty yards or so, whereas Ngog won't do that! And i think where gonna need a super strike or set piece to score cos we haven't really cut them open as such

Hopefully Babel can find a rocket from somewhere

LuckyLloyd

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

This sub is fine imo. We have gotten space and time in their final third, bringing on a pacey player like Babel who has the capability of finishing is the right move given what we have on our bench.

Hopefully. babel frustrates me more often than not, hopefully he's up for it

C'mon Rafa, throw Aqua on, even Pacheco.

We need an away goal, even if it costs us another one

2-1 defeat is a hell of a lot better than 1-0

ShamoBuc

What a pity Dirk's first touch wasn't a good one!

Spiritoftheseventies

Kuyt what are you doing?

evil_seed

no shots on goal at all yet. feckin hell

LuckyLloyd

If Torres is on the pitch, that's a goal obv.

Chardee MacDennis

just got in and from the radio and what ive seen it looks like we havent been at the races, is that accurate?

kingshankly

For a professional footballer kuyts first touch is shocking

monkey9

rarnes1 wrote: »

Hopefully. babel frustrates me more often than not, hopefully he's up for it

He can certainly be frustrating alright, but in the last few matches i've noticed that Babel looks like he is, at least, trying.

LuckyLloyd

BastardPrince wrote: »

just got in and from the radio and what ive seen it looks like we havent been at the races, is that accurate?

Conceded a sloppy goal in the first couple of minutes, had just about the better of the game since then, but a lot of sloppy play on both sides.

ShamoBuc

BastardPrince wrote: »

just got in and from the radio and what ive seen it looks like we havent been at the races, is that accurate?

We did have a goal disallowed but apart from that.... not at the races, could still sneak an away goal though.

Spiritoftheseventies

BastardPrince wrote: »

just got in and from the radio and what ive seen it looks like we havent been at the races, is that accurate?

Yeah We have been poor for the most part

LuckyLloyd

Jaysus Evans has been awful in the commentary booth.

Well done Babel, where was the rushing midfielders into the box??

Spiritoftheseventies

Ha ha the woman giving out to Johnson.

LuckyLloyd

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Jaysus Evans has been awful in the commentary booth.

Bad commentary and 3e go hand in hand.

Chardee MacDennis

havent seen carragher do that for a while.

daithijjj

rarnes1 wrote: »

Well done Babel, where was the rushing midfielders into the box??

Hes on the bench.

everdead.ie

Excellent Athleti play

LuckyLloyd

Great reaction to clear the rebound. Thunderous strike by their full back.

ShamoBuc

Get up Reyes you muppet!

LuckyLloyd

Athletico going to kill the game from here.

romah

the game has opened up in the last few minutes..
but we arent getting any real chances ..

also there will be a few scary moments defending

NukaCola

**** sake ref

smoochie06

I can see us nicking a goal here but my God this is hard to watch

mayordenis

El zhar eh?

ShamoBuc

Leave the ballboy alone Rafa!

romah

we need to test their keeper

~Rebel~

El Zhar about to come on...

....odds on Babel N' Nabil combining for the equaliser?

LuckyLloyd

Oh dear Stevie, bad time to miscue.

murpho999

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Jaysus Evans has been awful in the commentary booth.

Well in fairness he's more used to 'The Boot Room' than booths.

His first name is Roy, BTW not Jaysus!

opr

Rafa telepathically reading what all Liverpool fans want to see!

I could cry sometimes with frustration at his subs!

Opr

mayordenis

mayordenis wrote: »

El zhar eh?

Doesnt make sense.

He's settling for 1-0 defeat

LuckyLloyd

Eh Roy, El Zahr is not a defensive player!

monkey9

Without Torres to spearhead our attack next week, i would be really worried if we don't grab an away goal tonight!!

Ahhh babel !!

murpho999

Is it Rafa's tactic to stun fans, journalists, commentators, everyone except the opposition with his subs?

Spiritoftheseventies

Play just so laboured at the moment.

monkey9

monkey9 wrote: »

Without Torres to spearhead our attack next week, i would be really worried if we don't grab an away goal tonight!!

exactly !

A goal for them and we'd need 3. Plus they have their best player back

Mr Alan

how the **** is that sub 'stunning' to anyone? A wide player for a wide player? Wats the issue?

billymitchell

Just in from pub, update on the last 90 mins please??
By the sounds of things, business as usual, we have been muck.