John Barnes has warned Liverpool that Atletico Madrid will prove a much sterner test than the Barcelona side they beat in the Champions League last year. The Reds were defeated 1-0 in the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano, the first of three losses in their last four games in all competitions. Jurgen Klopp’s side are seasoned European comeback specialists at Anfield, and turned around a 3-0 deficit against Barcelona in the semi-finals of last year’s competition, winning the tie 4-3.
Liverpool legend Barnes told Sky Sports: ‘I think it’s different playing Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. You say Barcelona is a better team than Atletico, but not defensively. ‘If they have to defend a lead and have 20% possession and not concede that’s what Diego Simeone does. ‘So, it was a huge shock to Barcelona, but I think it will be more difficult against Atletico.’ Atletico’s Saul scored the only goal of the game in the first leg (Picture: Getty Images) After the Atletico defeat, Liverpool subsequently lost their unbeaten record in the Premier League with a 3-0 defeat at Watford, and also crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Chelsea. Barnes added: ‘In the last 18 months we can’t criticise them [Liverpool] in any shape or form. ‘There’s a lot being made about they’ve lost three of the last four, I’d prefer to think we’ve lost three, four including one last season, in the last 70 or 80 matches.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admitted there will be few surprises from him or his team on Wednesday as they seek to hold on to a 1-0 advantage in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.

A home win three weeks ago gives them something to hang on to and throughout his career as a coach Simeone has produced sides which are masters at defensive resilience.

"I think it is one of our qualities; it is a very solid quality we have," said the Argentine, who has won two Europa League titles and reached two Champions League finals during his time in charge.


Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Wednesday's Champions League opponents Atletico Madrid are one of the best in world football
"If I tell you my plans for the game it wouldn't be logical. I think they [Liverpool] know how we will play after eight years of being here.

"We have to keep what we can during the game. Some managers will say 'we are going to get forward'. That would be a nice pleasant dream.

"But all the thoughts I have before a game it is down to how much you are motivated on the field.

"Opponents might make you suffer at times in a game, they [Liverpool] have always played almost always with a high line.

It will be a tough opponent with lots of ways of hurting you in attack. Experiences in life always help you but you have to make sure you don't repeat mistakes.

"We almost always compete really well at a high level. Tomorrow the game will demand that we are on top form. We think we can hurt them."

There is a minor fitness doubt over former Real Madrid and on-loan Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata but Simeone is confident he will be ready.



Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid
"We will look at him in training and we will see how he is then," he added. "You know pretty much what I will be doing. I don't think our line-up will be far off from what you think it might be."

Liverpool overturned a 3-0 deficit in last year's semi-final to beat another La Liga side, Barcelona, at Anfield last May and the Atletico boss is well aware of how the atmosphere there can be an advantage.

"I've never played here as a manager or a player but it is an amazing stadium and you can tell on the TV the fans are amazing and get behind their side," he said.

Thunder fire Atletico. You will witness Anfield horror come next month.

Liverpool may loose this too

Liverpool may loose again due to fear of Coronavirus

iwaeda:
Liverpool may loose again due to fear of Coronavirus

Bia bros. That joke is boring.

Correct score 2-0.

Thank me later.

A. madrid all the way

LooseVARpool out.

Expert17:
A. madrid all the way

LooseVARpool out.

At least we've come this far, you nko?
Awon Man U fans.

Do you know atletico Madrid has been training with 9 men against 11 since last 2 weeks? Simeone is a mad man.

Do you also know Liverpool has lost twice to atletico in a champions league knock out?

Do you know no team has ever eliminated Simeone atletico since 2013 without Ronaldo in that team?

This match is a war and my money is on atletico Madrid

maynation:

At least we've come this far, you nko?

Its not by how far...

It's by having a shot on goal

Expert17:


Its not by how far...

It's by having a shot on goal

Sheybi ATM still get reps small, Your team played against Wolverhampton and had no single shot on target let alone shot on goal even ordinary AZ Alkmaar sef.
Those are more embarrassing if you ask me.

maynation:


Sheybi ATM still get reps small, Your team played against Wolverhampton and had no single shot on target let alone shot on goal even ordinary AZ Alkmaar sef.
Those are more embarrassing if you ask me.

At the end, both AZ alkmaar and wolves collect beating when it matters most....
Liverpool will loose today again....

After 44 matches unbeaten, you will end up with just EPL trophy and your player won't win world best this season again ..

Expert17:


At the end, both AZ alkmaar and wolves collect beating when it matters most....
Liverpool will loose today again....

After 44 matches unbeaten, you will end up with just EPL trophy and your player won't win world best this season again ..

Sweat tears.
Let's win the EPl first at least that will be 19 against your 20, let's see if you can come any close to our CL trophies.

Mind you, our goal was disallowed if not it would have been a draw.
I will deactivate my moniker if ATM win this match today.

E sure me die.

maynation:

Sweat tears.
Let's win the EPl first at least that will be 19 against your 20, let's see if you can come any close to our CL trophies.

Mind you, our goal was disallowed if not it would have been a draw.
I will deactivate my moniker if ATM win this match today.

E sure me die.

E never reach that level Madam ...you are not going anywhere

Winning and qualifying are two different things entirely.

Morata miss like 2 clear chances in that game, so do the maths.

Expert17:


E never reach that level Madam ...you are not going anywhere

Winning and qualifying are two different things entirely.

Morata miss like 2 clear chances in that game, so do the maths.

We are winning and qualifying, 2-0 is the correct score.
BTW, I didn't count lost chances, I counted disallowed goal.

By the time Liverpool is knocked out. All these glory hunters fans that started supporting them last year or last two years will disappeared

Astark:
By the time Liverpool is knocked out. All these glory hunters fans that started supporting them last year or last two years will disappeared

Cc: Maynation

Expert17:


Cc: Maynation

You just CC'ed the wrong person walahi, I have never supported any other club apart from Liverpool even in our very ugly days.

Make Astark dey hin dey biko, besides Liverpool will win so we ain't losing fans.

Lose

I just moved to this street and I am yet to install my dish...

I don't go out to watch matches,so,I will stay indoor hoping Liverpool comes from behind winning 2:0.

Liverpool all the way

All I see is Diego Costa vs VVD!

Damnnnnn niggarrr
Make athletico Madrid come out and play attacking game

Make them nor defend
Anything make them score liverpool

Then pressure go dey on Liverpool

It is a ghen ghen.....if looserpool go house today e nor go consyn me

Danmmmmm Niggaarrrh

atlretico winning this. Liverpool isn't doing great imo

Atletico will most likely scale through...the match might end in a draw or a win for Liverpool that won't be enough to see them through to the next round.

We are here, live an direct. Joe felix vs mane

It is going to be a cracker...

Liverpool all the way.

Coronavirus has spoiled 2019/2020 football. Team that win UEFA Champions Leagues should be called Coronavirusleganja