Liverpool 1, Real Madrid 0
By: Ed | February 25th, 2009
Another famous result for the Reds in Europe. Yossi Benayoun’s header in the 82nd minute give Liverpool a distinct advantage heading back to Anfield for the second leg. Obviously it will still be a massive test, but 1-up returning home is fantastic. From what I saw, Rafa used his tried-and-true European strategy-maintain possession when possible, suffocate whoever’s on the ball in the final third on defense, and strike on the counter. Fabio Aurelio’s free kick was inch perfect, although a poor bit of marking contributed heavily to Benayoun’s goal. Hopefully Torres’ ankle is nothing more than a slight knock, and I’m glad we didn’t need to use Gerrard until the final minutes. Back later, but for now, what a result!
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You didn’t “need to use” Gerrard at all imo, it seemed to me like his appearance was more just to give him a run-out to stretch the ol’ hammy.
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From a madridista to liverpool fans : congratulations
We played like shit today so you guys deserve your win
Hopefully you gents will be the ones congratulating me in two weeks time
HALA MADRID!!!
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@John: Fair enough, but considering the only subs that were likely to come on at that point were Gerrard and Lucas–N’Gog was never going to play a role save a drubbing, Hyypia unless there was an injury at the back, Dossena unless the touchline was moved into row Z, and Cavalieri doesn’t play outside of domestic cup competitions. So if subs were to be made, it needed to be Gerrard. Lack of depth in quality is a funny thing at this point.
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