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Originally Posted by escobar43535
Just read about Arsenal being knocked out of the EL on an extra time away goal by Olympiacos at the Emirates and it really got me concerned about our upcoming CL return leg tie against Atletico at Anfield.
Well I was already quite worried about this return leg for obvious reasons but this has now added another dimension to it. Did not realise that the away goals rule also applies to extra time as well?! On the face of it, this appears to be unfair to the team playing at home during the return leg because there is no extra time in the first leg. Home advantage in the return seems to be diminished by this away goals rule. Unnecessary added pressure on the Reds now, but i guess it is what it is.
Back to the EL, looks like quite alot of the 'big' clubs have been knocked like Ajax, Arsenal, Benfica, Porto, Sporting, Celtic etc. Leaving Man United with a good chance(seems like their fortunes turned around with Bruno Fernades coming in) unless Lukaku or Nuno have something to say about it  Would be great if Stevie G might be given a chance to have a say as well with Rangers going through as well 
On Havertz, saw a bit of Bayern L in the EL, he is good but just based on what i saw no way as good to command a 100m quid though.
Finally, Madrid v City, wonder how a side as good as that with KDB can be 22 points behind us? Then again think its all down to their inconsistent brittle defence. Laporte out again(unlucky injury) ain't going to help their cause either. |
I understand your concern but whatever need to happen will happen.
2nd leg at home is always an advantage and think you forgot the comeback from Barcelona last season.
If Liverpool cannot progress beyond Atl Madrid then dun deserve to win CL.
Anyway my hope this 2019/20 campaign is still the holy grail and Liverpool needs another 12 points more.
Sevilla still in with a chance for EL.