Revenge has been the word of the moment when referring to AC Milan ever since the semi-finals were completed.
Andrea Pirlo, who missed a penalty in Istanbul for Milan, is hell-bent on their ‘revenge mission’.
“That final remained in our minds a long time. But in a few days time we will have the opportunity to cancel out those memories. We are a great team and they will have to be on their guard not only because of me, but because of the quality of the rest of my team-mates. Likewise, we will have to be careful with Liverpool because they have great players too.”
Speaking about the in-form Kaka, Andrea said:
“Kaka has been very important for us this season. He has shown yet again what a great player he is.”
Pirlo, who tasted World Cup victory with Italy last year continued:
“We are prepared both mentally and physically for this. This will be my third final and I don’t feel any nerves.”
Let’s hope Pirlo gets the same kind of ‘revenge’ that Mourinho’s Chelsea got at Anfield a couple of weeks ago!
Well what can i say, Liverpool FC never cease to amaze me , having been a fan all my life they have always managed to add a certain magic in european football , 2005 will always take a special place in my heart and i’m sure all you fans agree there was something in the air that night in Istanbul, i will never forget that feeling at half time sickened , battered and humiliated , was this my beloved Liverpool before my eyes, being tortured by these flamboyant Italians?. What happened in the second half will be remembered in all eternity , down and out ? i think not, the spirit of Liverpool FC came out that night , previous wins in europe where not fought in vain or forgotten and the history books where written all over again , with a come back to end all comebacks.Thanks Liverpool FC for giving me great pleasure over the years and for the future to come i am sure there is more magic to follow and good luck in Athens on Wednesday night and may the Gods sing out YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE
Milan must know that other big teams like chelsea, Barcelona psv all tried to think the same way but were not successful.
Every day comes with its fortunes.Our great defenders are there to tame KAKA & PAILO.
Benites must not afford to leave SISSOKO on the bench cos this game needs a ball winning midfilder of his character.
Every fan must remember that this team will never walk alone
Good Luck To All Fans & Well Wishers
i cant wait till liverpool win coz milan nd fergie are guna look so stupid after saying that liverpool wont win, look at 2005 nd da teams we beat that year.
Sorry about taking so much space but this is my answer to Pirlo, extracted from my personal records…
Liverpool took part in a Champions League final 6 times so far and won the trophy 5 times (success rate 83%). One has to bear in mind that the 1985 cup in Brussels was “granted” to Juventus because of the saddest football disaster in European football (remember the “ghost-penalty”, 2 meters outside the box?). In the field though, Liverpool dominated the game and, substantially, would have won this cup too. All in all, one can claim that Liverpool would have achieved 100% success rate in each European final they took part. For now, let’s rest on the 5 Cups and the 83% success rate…The crucial question is: Which European club has had such a success rate in Champions League finals? NO ONE!
Real Madrid has taken part 12 times in Champions League final and won the trophy 9 times, success rate 75%
AC Milan has taken part 9 times in Champions League finals and won the trophy 6 times, success rate 66%
Bayern Munich has taken part 7 times in Champions League finals and won the trophy 4 times, success rate 57%
Ajax has taken part 6 times in Champions League finals and won the trophy 4 times, success rate 66%
Barcelona has taken part 5 times in Champions League finals and won the trophy 2 times, success rate 40%
There’s no point in comparing the 2 times Cup holders, like Porto, Man. United or Nottingham Forest, as they took part 2 times and won the trophy both times, that is, 100% success rate. BUT, comparing those club’s participations in a final with those of Liverpool’s, Real Madrid’s or AC Milan’s, even in their dreams would they have achieved this kind of success.
The biggest loser (!) in Europe seems to be Juventus, with 6 participations in a Champions League final but they lifted the trophy only 2 times, success rate 33%! Who said something about the …Great Lady..??
Numbers can be harsh some times and impersonal, but even in this filed Liverpool holds an enviable place, who said something about Man. United, Chelsea or Arsenal?
Besides, the Champions League final in 2005 sealed the 50 years of UEFA, with Liverpool being the proud winners in this most memorable UEFA birthday. That final was characterized as the greatest final ever, due to the magic courage that Liverpool displayed against the behemoth named Milan. Even more, the UEFA Cup final in 2001, when Liverpool faced Alaves, the Spanish side, was characterized the greatest final in the tournament ever…5-4 as a score, red cards, penalties, suspense! That match has had everything!
Is it by chance then that Liverpool took part in the greatest finals of the European football??
Conclusions belong to the impartial fans…
It’s true – ever since the return match seemed inevitable – I’ve been holding my breath with anticipation.
We need to come out flying – we need to keep a lid on Kaka, whilst also keeping an eye on Milan’s other players, to contain the threat.
I don’t know what the outcome will be – I can only believe and dream – but either way, I know it’s going to be a damn fine game – no 0-0 damp squib for us!
Yours in football.