Champions League nights as soon as after a tiring international break just struck differently, right?
This was our reward for enduring boring match after boring match; two really exciting bands from the world’s best club competition.
Defeat in the first stage. #RMALIV | #UCL
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 6, 2021
A clinic got a goal! ?
? #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/J7lIRVnnIa
– Manchester City (@ManCity) April 6, 2021
We did not have to wait long for things to start either.
After several almost missed, Manchester City treated us towards the night’s first goal with Emre Can being penalized for a foul, with a counterattack for trademark ended by Kevin De Bruyne.
Twittersphere was not kind to the poor Borussia Dortmund midfielder …
Please sub emre can out # MCFCBVB
– B Sanders (@brandonsandersx) April 6, 2021
It only takes 18 minutes, but de Bruyne gives Man City the lead. So poor from Emre Can.
– TalkFCB © (@talkfcb_) April 6, 2021
Emre Can be one of those players who thinks they are better than they actually are
-? (@isoquince) April 6, 2021
“I think Emre CAN do better there” pic.twitter.com/xSquQf1SZ9
– Liverpool FC ⚪️ (@sakindinho) April 6, 2021
Hearing Emre Can has done something bone-chilling again. Does not sound like him.
– Sean Walsh (@SeanDZWalsh) April 6, 2021
I see a lot of criticism of this referee’s performance but he did in a brilliant way to cut off Emre Can’s pass field for the goal. pic.twitter.com/lWkMReFD3J
– Mark Critchley (@mjcritchley) April 6, 2021
A few minutes later, Madrid was noticed where Toni Kroos seemed to stop the world with an exact pass to Vinicius Junior.
For once, the Brazilian made no mistake and placed his side 1-0 against Liverpool.
Toni Kroos, stop it! Stop now! ?
Vinícius finishes the move strongly and Real Madrid leads! ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/w2J9ciokiI
– Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 6, 2021
That Toni Kroos passes belongs in a museum. ? pic.twitter.com/dcPPjzLQcM
– Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 6, 2021
Toni Kroos passes to Liverpool:
75 sessions attempted 68 sessions completed
9 long passes tried 9 long passes passed
4 chances created 1 assist
A quick reminder of his class. ? pic.twitter.com/M9LyiF9SON
– Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 6, 2021
Touch and finish from Vinícius Jr.? pic.twitter.com/DYb5j5M09z
– 90min (@ 90min_Football) April 6, 2021
Toni Kroos was so confident when he said “Nice one” #RMALIV pic.twitter.com/BgirOpC9yN
– UTD Xtra (@UNITEDEXTRA_) April 6, 2021
I really expected one of Liverpool’s most important principles to be: do not give Toni Kroos time on the ball.
They have experience of how he can hurt them with it. But no, no pressure. Just watch and appreciate his passports like we do at home.
– Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) April 6, 2021
From the sublime to the ridiculous. Shortly afterwards, Rodri went down in Manchester.
The cause? Emre Can, yes him again, moves his foot about half a yard off the floor. We never thought we would say this, but thank goodness for VAR.
Anyone who’s not watching City, you’ve just missed the worst refereeing decision ever.
– matt (@matthewOCS) April 6, 2021
Penalties are lifted. No booking for Can. Not sure why Rodri is not booked for this Olympic gold medal dive. #MCIBVB
– Stefan Buczko (@StefanBuczko) April 6, 2021
Rodri learns from the best pic.twitter.com/ROZwiF5Ns6
– Iso? (@Bluegrenades) April 6, 2021
Rodri, do me a favor. pic.twitter.com/vjxknsfPs7
– Roy Keane (@ officialkeane16) April 6, 2021
The ball just hit Rodri in the hand and he fell to the floor and was spinning his head as if he had just been hit by a bazooka. Thoughts with him.
– LUHG With Sense (@analmylatina) April 6, 2021
When we all stopped laughing at Rodri, Real had scored again. This time, Marco Asensio was the hero with an assist from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The error was the scam with a terrible defensive display from the England international that is likely to damage his chances of making Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad this summer.
Naby Keita also had a stink, with Klopp not even waiting until half time to replace him with Thiago Alcantara …
Near Keita signing will not be highlighted enough. Partey has already received more sticks than him. How??
– Kam # 8? (@Culturecams) April 6, 2021
RT about Kovacic winning the Naby Keita debates? pic.twitter.com/Z90ysNbUiP
– MK17 (@KovacicXtra) April 6, 2021
Naby Keita’s biggest season opportunity and he has been connected to HT. Given the price we paid, his claims register and how much Klopp trusts him now, I do not think it will work anymore. That is the harsh reality now.
– Samue (@SamueILFC) April 6, 2021
Trent Alexander-Arnold is a perfect English wide midfielder in the 1970s.
And he should probably also be a wide midfielder, because he has zero defensive instincts.
– Jack Gallagher (@calciolovesjack) April 6, 2021
Trent Alexander-Arnold in the first half vs. Real Madrid:
68% passing accuracy 50% total duels won13 x possession lost1 errors leading to goals 0 correct crossings 0 chances created
Does not do much to dampen the debate about his defensive ability. ? pic.twitter.com/Vv6jZm7wbL
– Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 6, 2021
Gary Neville is sitting at home watching a Trent stinker pic.twitter.com/W1zirANtYL
– Adama (@ WolvesNumber37) April 6, 2021
“Pass to Trent, in my mother’s life he plays for us” pic.twitter.com/NEpIfsr1Mf
-. (@Afc_Nova) April 6, 2021
After the break or breaks, we assume that both games continued to trigger lots of calls.
In Madrid, Mohamed Salah offered his side a lifeline, only for Vinicius Junior to make it 3-1 shortly after. That’s how the game ended and judging by Twitter, not many give the Reds the chance to move on.
Liverpool only need two goals at home for Real Madrid to advance
Also: Liverpool have only scored one goal at Anfield 2021
– Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) April 6, 2021
No Ramos, no danger, no Varane, no Carvajal, 51 injuries and still a massive 3-1 victory over Liverpool.
Zinedine Zidane. pic.twitter.com/Ywgrh54jMj
– Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) April 6, 2021
4 – In all European competitions, no side has beaten Liverpool more often than Real Madrid (4, level with Benfica), where the Reds suffer defeat in each of the last four meetings with los Blancos. Overawed. pic.twitter.com/Y2dfIYHGJh
– OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 6, 2021
Real Madrid take down Liverpool again? pic.twitter.com/h6qd9qLSDP
– B / R Football (@brfootball) April 6, 2021
The climax in Manchester was just as dramatic. First, Marco Reus went out into life to end a nice exchange between Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland – who both played extremely well.
But just when we all, despite the city’s curse in the quarterfinals, struck, Phil Foden was popped up to give his side the advantage of entering the second stage.
What a night. Same again tomorrow?
We play two legs for a reason? pic.twitter.com/eV3C3QGhqi
– Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) April 6, 2021
Captain. Leader. Legend. #UCL pic.twitter.com/emiWUTTHsY
– BVB Buzz (@BVBBuzz) April 6, 2021
Dortmund deserved it
– Rob Flooks (@ RobFlooks94) April 6, 2021
It has arrived.
City 350+ passes in resistance half to Dortmunds 90 …
Must punish when you get the chance.
Not been their usual ruthless self
– Ben Kneller (@BenKnells) April 6, 2021
