1 nil ain't a bad result away against THAT team but god I was hoping they wouldn't get an early goal as that would kill the whole game off. Anfield will be a different kettle of fish for them and I hope we paste them as watching that style of football every week is an absolute chore.
Having a ref at Anfield that’s at least neutral and fair would be nice. That fella tonight was an absolute disgrace. No complaints with Atleticos shithousery. Simeone was a complete ***** as a player and he’s an even bigger one as a manager. Old school Argentinian who knows every trick in the book. And more that aren’t. But it doesn’t help when the fella the middle is giving most every 50/50 to the home side and letting them get away with there nonsense.
The shithousery aside, big credit to Atletico for their tactical discipline and work rate. Rarely if ever teams can match us the full 90 for work rate but they did and then some. BIG tip of the hat to that.
Cringe embarrassing though the way they celebrated the end like the tie was won. Must have been a good 15 minutes after the final whistle they were still on the pitch doing a lap and milking it. Ermmm, lads? Yers do know there’s another game to play in this one right? Here’s hoping they do think it’s done before another belter Anfield European night hits them like it has SO many others over the years.
Madrid is still boss and P all over Barcelona. I think because it doesn’t try and just is what it is. One of the great capital City’s of the World. Our relationship with the Atleti fans is still as strong as ever. Big props to those of them below us with the majority all applauding us on their way out. Didn’t think the Calderon could be matched in Spain for noise but they’ve transplanted to the belter new ground great. But then a great support is a great support regardless of the venue. Massive respect for Atleti fans. (I’d hate to watch that style of footie every week like but each to their own.). And it’ll be sad to leave their wonderful City again tomorrow.
So all in all another great trip following Jurgens Reds in our
European playground. Frustrating game but that was forgotten by the time we finally got out of the ground. Safe in the knowledge we have Anfield and all her might the second leg. With the ridiculous record of Klopp having never lost a two-legged European tie in now 4 European campaigns at r’s.
As a mate said, the 10 journeys we loaded up the metro on Monday will come in useful when we’re back in Madrid the quarter-final playing Real.
Up the Rioja Reds!