Liverpool - 'Champions' League Qualifier

[Andy @ Allerton]

With the Premier League about a month away - it's time to be thinking of the 'Champions' League Qualifying fixtures.

 

Anyone know what date these are to be played on? More importantly - has anyone with a season ticket actually received it through the post yet?!

 

Secondly: What is the way to approach these qualifiers? Is it best to put the full squad out and pound the opposition into the floor - or is the best approach to blood a few youngsters in their first competitive matches (With the club stalwarts on the bench ready to leap into the fray should things go not quite as expected?)

 

Which clubs are we likely to face and are there any dark horses - or indeed pretty decent clubs out there ready to get their claws into us?

 

How much of a toll is it going to be on our players to start competitive games so early - and could this have a bearing on future games? It's clear that we need to hit the ground running and start to pound and destroy the 'lesser' teams in the league if we have any hope of progressing into a good title run - but more importantly we need to dodgy injury and then keep that run going.

[muleskinner]

Atletico Madrid are the ones to avoid I think and it is absolutely vital to get through to the competition proper. An embarassing exit would hang around the club like a bad fart all year.

[trowie]

Atletico Madrid are the ones to avoid I think and it is absolutely vital to get through to the competition proper. An embarassing exit would hang around the club like a bad fart all year.

More like a s*** in the wardrobe

[Tobes Rafa]

What's with the "''"?

[Caramba]

With the Premier League about a month away - it's time to be thinking of the 'Champions' League Qualifying fixtures.

 

Anyone know what date these are to be played on? More importantly - has anyone with a season ticket actually received it through the post yet?!

 

Secondly: What is the way to approach these qualifiers? Is it best to put the full squad out and pound the opposition into the floor - or is the best approach to blood a few youngsters in their first competitive matches (With the club stalwarts on the bench ready to leap into the fray should things go not quite as expected?)

 

Which clubs are we likely to face and are there any dark horses - or indeed pretty decent clubs out there ready to get their claws into us?

 

How much of a toll is it going to be on our players to start competitive games so early - and could this have a bearing on future games? It's clear that we need to hit the ground running and start to pound and destroy the 'lesser' teams in the league if we have any hope of progressing into a good title run - but more importantly we need to dodgy injury and then keep that run going.

 

 

(1) Dates: 3rd Qualifying Round

First leg: 12-13 August

Second leg: 26-27 August

 

(2) In the first leg we should at least play our strongest side, the potential opponents we can meet are not that bad, and the away game might be tricky.

 

(3)

Seeded teams coef. Unseeded teams coef.

------------------------ --- ------- ------------------------ --- -------

Atlético Madrid Esp 36.837

Sparta Praha ** Cze 36.496

Dinamo Kiev ** Ukr 34.932

Levski Sofia Bul 32.644

Slavia Praha Cze 31.496

Galatasaray Tur 30.469

Partizan Belgrade ** Srb 25.527

Vitória Guimarães Por 18.176

Dinamo Zagreb * Cro 17.836

Wisla Kraków ** Pol 15.973

Standard Liège Bel 14.810

FC Twente Enschede Ned 14.610

Petrzalka Bratislava * Svk 14.070

AaB Aalborg ** Den 12.748

SK Brann Bergen ** Nor 12.400

Rapid Wien ** Aut 10.840

Edited July 17, 2008 by Caramba

[muleskinner]

(1) Dates: 3rd Qualifying Round

First leg: 12-13 August

Second leg: 26-27 August

 

(2) In the first leg we should at least play our strongest side, the potential opponents we can meet are not that bad, and the away game might be tricky.

 

(3)

Seeded teams coef. Unseeded teams coef.

------------------------ --- ------- ------------------------ --- -------

Atlético Madrid Esp 36.837

Sparta Praha ** Cze 36.496

Dinamo Kiev ** Ukr 34.932

Levski Sofia Bul 32.644

Slavia Praha Cze 31.496

Galatasaray Tur 30.469

Partizan Belgrade ** Srb 25.527

Vitória Guimarães Por 18.176

Dinamo Zagreb * Cro 17.836

Wisla Kraków ** Pol 15.973

Standard Liège Bel 14.810

FC Twente Enschede Ned 14.610

Petrzalka Bratislava * Svk 14.070

AaB Aalborg ** Den 12.748

SK Brann Bergen ** Nor 12.400

Rapid Wien ** Aut 10.840

 

Is that the list of who we can draw? I'd be happy with any of them bar Atletico and possibly Galatasaray. Twente Enschende is Mclarens new team isn't it?

[Guest Snorky]

Because we are seeded do we play the second leg at Anfield ? or is it just coincidence we've done that over the past few seasons ?

[Hassony]

Because we are seeded do we play the second leg at Anfield ? or is it just coincidence we've done that over the past few seasons ?

 

yes

[psl]

We played the first leg at home when Gonzales scored right at the end didn't we?

Edited July 17, 2008 by psl

[Caramba]

Is that the list of who we can draw? I'd be happy with any of them bar Atletico and possibly Galatasaray. Twente Enschende is Mclarens new team isn't it?

 

Some of those teams are playing in the second qualifier round, and if they are knocked out, the team that knocks them out will take their place. But we can't draw any of the teams that are seeded in the 3rd qualifying round, like Rangers, Juventus etc.

[Will]

We played the first leg at home when Gonzales scored right at the end didn't we?

González

 

Yes

[anfield11]

(1) Dates: 3rd Qualifying Round

First leg: 12-13 August

Second leg: 26-27 August

 

(2) In the first leg we should at least play our strongest side, the potential opponents we can meet are not that bad, and the away game might be tricky.

 

(3)

Seeded teams coef. Unseeded teams coef.

------------------------ --- ------- ------------------------ --- -------

Atlético Madrid Esp 36.837

Sparta Praha ** Cze 36.496

Dinamo Kiev ** Ukr 34.932

Levski Sofia Bul 32.644

Slavia Praha Cze 31.496

Galatasaray Tur 30.469

Partizan Belgrade ** Srb 25.527

Vitória Guimarães Por 18.176

Dinamo Zagreb * Cro 17.836

Wisla Kraków ** Pol 15.973

Standard Liège Bel 14.810

FC Twente Enschede Ned 14.610

Petrzalka Bratislava * Svk 14.070

AaB Aalborg ** Den 12.748

SK Brann Bergen ** Nor 12.400

Rapid Wien ** Aut 10.840

 

 

 

Same team we play next in a friendly

[Cliff M]

Rome's Stadio Olimpico will stage the European Champion Clubs' Cup final for the fourth time this season as the UEFA Champions League reaches its climax in the Italian capital on Wednesday 27 May.

 

Rome events

The home of 2008/09 group stage entrants AS Roma and their Serie A rivals S.S. Lazio, the stadium could prove a lucky omen for Liverpool FC, who won the 1977 final there against VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach and repeated the trick seven years later against Roma. That match went to penalties, as did the 1996 UEFA Champions League decider in which Juventus defeated holders AFC Ajax. Other major events at the stadium include the 1990 FIFA World Cup final, the 1987 IAAF World Championships in Athletics and the 1960 Olympic Games, for which the stadium was constructed in 1953, set between the Tiber river and Monte Mario hill.

 

Finals

It will be the eighth European Cup final to be held in Italy, as Milan's San Siro Stadium was the venue for 1965, 1970 and 2001 finals while in 1991 FK Crvena Zvezda defeated Olympique de Marseille at Bari's Stadio San Nicola. The 2010 final will be played at Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu in its new date on a Saturday.

[hels smicer]

Slavia Prague PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

 

& I am loving the idea of Madrid in May!

 

I bet Rafa & all the spanish lads have got an eye on that to

[Gerrardrules]

Slavia Prague PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

 

& I am loving the idea of Madrid in May!

 

I bet Rafa & all the spanish lads have got an eye on that to

 

Slavia would be tricky!

[Boca]

& I am loving the idea of Madrid in May!

 

I bet Rafa & all the spanish lads have got an eye on that to

 

I hope not, seeing as though the final is in Rome

[Behind Enemy Lines]

What's with the "''"?

perhaps to highlight the fact that the majority of the teams involved are not the current champions of their particular league?

(just a stab in the dark & ought not be taken in any way shape or form as to indicate an understanding of the way that A@A thinks in any way shape or form )

[Repington]

Rome to stage the final?

Isn't it good to see that UEFA have chosen a venue with a good reputation for policing rival fands and no history of problems between locals and visiting supporters?

Edited July 18, 2008 by Repington

[Stevie H]

Rome to stage the final?

Isn't it good to see that UEFA have chosen a venue with a good reputation for policing rival fands and no history of problems between locals and visiting supporters?

absolutely. a city known for its open arms and cultural maturity which has just voted in its first neo-liberal mayor.

 

nothing to do with platini having a big f***off apartment and several mistresses there or anything.

[Hassony]

absolutely. a city known for its open arms and cultural maturity which has just voted in its first neo-liberal mayor.

 

nothing to do with platini having a big f***off apartment and several mistresses there or anything.

 

Bobby, whats french for "Harem"?

[Ronnie Whelan]

Finals

It will be the eighth European Cup final to be held in Italy, as Milan's San Siro Stadium was the venue for 1965, 1970 and 2001 finals while in 1991 FK Crvena Zvezda defeated Olympique de Marseille at Bari's Stadio San Nicola. The 2010 final will be played at Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu in its new date on a Saturday.

 

 

 

CL final moving to Saturday? I didnt read anything about this. I assume this would clash with the usual FA Cup final Saturday? Obviously the FA will have to surrender on this one.

[fyds]

Bobby, whats french for "Harem"?

Dunno, but old italian for Platini's 'apartment' is 'Bordello'.

 

I hate him more than Diouf

[johngibo YPC]

CL final moving to Saturday? I didnt read anything about this. I assume this would clash with the usual FA Cup final Saturday? Obviously the FA will have to surrender on this one.

 

It was one of Platini's ideas

Wants more kids/families at the final

[Ronnie Whelan]

It was one of Platini's ideas

Wants more kids/families at the final

 

 

Maybe the players should dress up as cartoon characters too?

[fyds]

It was one of Platini's ideas

Wants more kids/families at the final

His own illegitimate ones, presumably.