Barcelona Vs Liverpool - The European classic..

@OBi thanks

I think Barcelona will win and after watching Arsenal comfortably beat pool 3 times, I am 99% certain.

I say this because Barcelona and arse play similar football (although Barcas is light years ahead and attacking wise much purer than arse).

If Barcelona want it as much as pool then pool dont have the players to handle them. I havent seen anything this season to suggest they can win (although I thought exactly the same thing in 2005 and look what happened).

Should be a good game if Barca score first, as Liverpool are only good to watch when they chase a game. If pool score in the first 5 minutes, then it will be horrible viewing for the neutral.

Do Barca fans feel Iniesta is wated on the right, or has be been playing well there? All I know is that he was bossing things from CM earlier on in the season, and offers something more than Xavi going forward imo.

I think it is a correct decision at the moment, but when messi is starting to command a starter place, the Xavi/Iniesta debate will be opened again. Iniesta and Xavi are similar players, but as you say, he is more of a threat going forward and more mobile in general.

Iniesta has been OK on the right, but we all have to agree it is not his spot.

Stefan Kuntz wrote:

Rosicky wrote:

Luis wrote:

Parks lives wrote:Surely Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich is the real European classic?

dont quite see whats funny with this but okay.

I think its the fact that they're both utterly shit.

Barcelona and Liverpool being the last 2 winners as well.

The new owners of Liverppol have scouted the current squad and written a report on each player.

Scouts have prepared a guide to the Liverpool Reds' squad - including Craig Bellamy, who has 'switched franchises several times in career amid rumors of all-star level jackassery'. It's all here...

Jose (Pepé) Reina
Netminder with an impressive 19 shutouts this regular season. Save average of .854 in last five outs. Replaces New Jerzy Dudek as first-choice goaltender after veteran's series of high-profile handling errors. Nicknamed after Pepé Le Pew, the cheese-eating surrender skunk.

James 'The Minister Of Defense' Carragher
Captain of defense and native 'Scouser'. 2963 minutes of field time with powerplay change-up stats of 5-6-3. Awesome displays in penalty zone versus aerial offense plays. Awesome displays at club Christmas parties. Distribution ranked only 245th in EPL. Note: communication may be difficult as James does not speak English.

Steve O'Finnan
Defensive cornerback/outside linebacker ranked six in division for forward offense running plays. Highly-rated change-up, groundspeed. 245 defensive tackle ratio. Proud Irishman: merchandising opportunities with millions of east coast Americans who are 1/64 from Cork. Vital cornerman, new shorts.

Sam Hyypia
Veteran centerblocker famed for aerial rebound ability, composureability, although lacks change-up, questions over groundplay v forwards with nimbleness quotient. Radical air with headbombs from special plays ensures a conversions per season tally average of six. Hails from Finlandland, a country in Europe that is part of the 'Axis Of Pleasantness'.

John-Arnold Riise
Cornerman who regularly features in goalshot of the month sweeps with a left peg rated in top five nationwide for sweetness. Rookie, sophomore seasons raised expectations of possible Hall of Famer status but recent semesters have seen the person of redly-challenged hair demoted to bullpen on occasion. 7-6-8.

Gerrard Steven
Team MVP, captain and midfielderman famed for power running, pass accuracy, assists. Has dressed as center, right wingerbacker (offensive and defensive) and even as secondary power forward. Can rush goal or sit back in the pocket. Career high came in Pro-Ball showdown against the Milan Tumblers in Istanbul (believed site of WMD).

Craig Bellamy
Controversial wide receiver/goal forward rated division's third most likely player to face red card takedown in grudge slams. Lightning fast in joggy work down winglines, although critics question net targeting infield. Has switched franchises several times in career amid rumors of all-star level jackassery.

Robert Bernard Fowler
Veteran strike attacker and all-time Liverpool Reds Hall of Famer. Once considered league MVP for shotzone rebounds and accuracy in the paint. Famously flagged on field for displaying his tight end to opponent Graeme Le Saux, and for calling into question The War On Drugs.

Xavi Alonso (ITA)
6-5-7, 12, 468, 0.43, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 98632548, 1, 1, 0 (?), 0, 1. 0.3.

Jermaine Pennant
Wide receiver/running forward has rushed for over 1,000 yards in Liverpool Reds rookie season. Crossfields delivery success rate well into point-seven-ohs, play action, sprinty, jigglebomb, DUI. 6.662. Off-field activities saw him given bum's rush from Steve Bruskowski's Birmingham Brums. Only soccerplayer on roster with a sensible sportsman's name.

Peter Crouch Jr
Power forward who could have potential if consortium moves into NBA. Noted for headbomb assists, ganglyhole, salmon leap, robotics. 0.673, runners batted in, three points. Traded several times early in career but has flourished under head coach Benitez at the Anfield Taco Bellodrome

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Liverpoolfc.tv: Rafa, the big Liverpool v Barcelona clash in the Nou Camp is drawing ever closer, how much are you looking forward to it?

Rafael Benitez: It's a difficult stadium to play in but we have confidence. We know it will be a difficult game because Barcelona is a difficult team. We know about them but we will try and I have confidence we can do a good job.

Since the draw was made in December has it been difficult diverting your players' attention away from the prospect of playing in the Nou Camp?

I have watched some of their games on the TV but I have been focused on our form in the Premiership. I said to my players that we don't think about Barcelona and focus on the Premier. Now we can look ahead to Barcelona.

Does this tie have an extra edge for you personally, given your background with Real Madrid?

No. The rivalry between Real Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia in Spain is really high but for me the idea is to win against a top side. It's not just because it's Barcelona and it would be the same if we were playing Valencia or Real Madrid.

Do you think Liverpool will have all the backing of the Real Madrid and Valencia fans when you play Barcelona?

I think so. We have a lot of supporters in Spain now. The rivalry is similar to Liverpool playing Everton so I think we will have a lot of supporters for this game.

Having been a rival of Barcelona in Spain what reception do you expect in the Nou Camp?

The people of Barcelona are very polite and they know their football. They are good supporters.

What's your record like against Barcelona?

I don't know exactly but with Valencia we won some games at the Nou Camp. We scored four goals once when Fabio Aurelio scored a very good goal. It's not easy but our results were good.

From the contacts you have in Spain have you been told about the atmosphere in Catalonia ahead of the match?

Everyone, including the press, is very excited about this game. They have been talking about it almost every day for the last two months.

How highly do you rate this Barcelona team?

The team is really good and when the draw was made people were saying Barcelona are the best team in the world. After two months we are a lot better and they have had some problems. They need Eto'o fit, and Messi, because they haven't been scoring a lot of goals.

Both Eto'o and Messi recently stepped up their comeback by coming off the bench to play for Barca in La Liga, this must give them a big boost...

Yes but I think they have been trying to push these players back quickly for this game.

Do you think they are still as strong as when they won the Champions League in May?

Yes they are really strong and they have good players. They are not playing at the same level but if they have Eto'o, Messi and Ronaldinho then I think they have very good players.

Do you know any of the Barcelona players personally from your time in Spain?

They have some foreign players and I know Messi. I also know Eto'o as he was in the Academy at Real Madrid when I was there, so I have good relations with them.

Liverpool go into the game as underdogs. Do you think that will benefit you?

It could do. I think that it's important for us as we won't have big pressure so that will be important for us.

Obviously the Nou Camp is one of the greatest stadiums in world football and playing there can be quite a daunting experience for some. Do you think it can also work the other way and inspire your players?

I hope so because always we want to win against the top sides in the big stadiums. It's important if you have a very good mentality and our players have experience and a good mentality.

Would you say this is one of the biggest and toughest games you have had as manager of Liverpool?

In the Premiership you can play against very difficult teams and in Europe we have played in the Champions League against Juventus, Chelsea, AC Milan, all very difficult teams. I think that Barcelona is the same level.


What would you view as a good result in the Nou Camp?

You never know but it could be good for us to score. Always for us to play the second leg at Anfield is important and we need to score if it's possible.

Liverpool have never lost at the Nou Camp and they have played three times. Are you confident that good record will continue?

I would like to keep this record.

I want to see Giuly start against Liverpool - their fullbacks aren't that impressive and he can really trouble them. Now if it doesn't work out, we have Messi to bring on.

I got my tickets for the home leg today that was my sole aim in life and now i've fulfilled it!!

Luis wrote:I got my tickets for the home leg today that was my sole aim in life and now i've fulfilled it!!

Lucky fecker. how hard were they to get?

hopefully we'll still be in with a chance by the time the second leg comes around.

I had all 3 home CL group games on my fan card so they weren't that hard to get, because not a lot of people bothered to get tickets for the last home group game as we were already through, but I knew if we got drawn against a big club then i would need all 3 on my fan card , going to this and United at home, thats me done for the season

@Luis

The match will be wonderful, it will be great atmosphere and game. Also you get to watch the worlds best players in full flow. h and the barca game should be alright as well.

Rez wrote:@Luis



The match will be wonderful, it will be great atmosphere and game. Also you get to watch the worlds best players in full flow. h and the barca game should be alright as well.

I am of the opposite opinion.. the match will be soooo tactical that it will be agonising to watch. No rythm, little attack, a few solo moves but nobody willing to take chances..

@ Luis

Got to see Chelsea-Barcelona this season (at the third time of asking). They really are nothing special. Waste of money

bit like your mum S4P

Parks lives wrote:13 European cups between them.

There's only 7 between Liverpool and Barcelona.

Plus we actually have a history of intense European clashes with Bayern.

Luis wrote:bit like your mum S4P

I was trying to be nice. You throw it back in my face.

S4P wrote:

Luis wrote:bit like your mum S4P

I was trying to be nice. You throw it back in my face.

He's the most spiteful poster on here and then others get accussed of bullying him.

Luis wrote:

S4P wrote:

Luis wrote:bit like your mum S4P

I was trying to be an annoying twat. You throw it back in my face.

Care to explain?

S4P wrote:@ Luis

Got to see Chelsea-Barcelona this season (at the third time of asking). They really are nothing special. Waste of money

don't try and act innocent here S4P as usual you're being a WUM

Luis wrote:

S4P wrote:@ Luis

Got to see Chelsea-Barcelona this season (at the third time of asking). They really are nothing special. Waste of money

don't try and act innocent here S4P as usual you're being a WUM

Actually, I just told you it ended up being a waste of money. You then started making remarks about my mother. That alone can easily warrant a ban, but I'm actually going to be nice (and I know you'll claim to being victimised).

yawn..next

why don't you ban me park? oh sorry, because no one likes you you aren't a mod anymore

There's only one person who likes you Luis, the only reason you're still here.

Luis wrote:yawn..next

Do you like to cause this much of a scene in person, or only behind the safety of your computer?

i doubt that Park lives, you done a survey?

pathetic

Banned

@Oleguer

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Rez wrote:@Luis



The match will be wonderful, it will be great atmosphere and game. Also you get to watch the worlds best players in full flow. Oh and the barca game should be alright as well.[/quote]


I am of the opposite opinion.. the match will be soooo tactical that it will be agonising to watch. No rythm, little attack, a few solo moves but nobody willing to take chances..

It was a jokw about united having the best players and the Barca game, just another match.