Post Match Reactions - CL QF Leg One

[JB@Norwich]

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[Livi@Liverpool]

Atletico Madrid 2 Liverpool 2

I expected a close encounter and that's exactly what we got. Both teams set out to pass the ball and we scored immediately, breaching their 7 man defensive wall. Atletico then switched to a long ball style and we were disappointed to concede a goal to that approach I must say. They then switched back to passing and immediately went ahead and I knew it would be tough to get back into it but thankfully at the beginning of the 2nd half Grealish equalised and that's how it finished.

We brought Mudryk on for a midfielder in the 2nd half to try and be a bit more ambitious but it didn't really have any effect. We're happy with the outcome though, the name of the game was to try and make sure that we're still in the tie for the 2nd leg and we've accomplished that.

Marshy will perhaps feel they were the better side but there was little between us really, most of the stats were close other than them having a few more shots that missed the target.

Should be a cracking 2nd leg and I'll be very surprised if it isn't closely fought again.

[Freddie]

PSG 2-0 Real

Had high hopes when I saw we had the tactical advantage but sadly wasn't to be. As much as we have a strong squad, PSG's is next level especially with their forward line. We had the better of possession but the French club were more clinical and took their chances when they came along.
Big task ahead of us in the 2nd leg and the odds are against us but hopefully with the Bernabeu crowd we can stage a comeback.
Played Ed.

[Marshy@Atletico]

Atletico Madrid 2 Liverpool 2

The quarter finals of the champions league brough last seasons DPT finalists Atletico and Liverpool together again. Both sides have displayed very poor league form although Liverpool are in decent form at present and making strides to get back into things
On the day there wasnt a lot between the side with a shot count of 12-8. Slightly disappointing Atletico couldnt nick a lead for the second leg.

Marsh commented "Its set up well for the second leg which is good for the neutral fans with all the other ties having decent leaders. This one is likely to be the televised match for the neutrals to enjoy. Hopefully some of our big players can step up when we need them to produce some magic to take us further than we've been before".