0'Join us at 1945 UK to see if Real get their revenge on Rafa Benitez and Liverpool.
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Striker Fernando Torres passed a fitness test on his injured ankle and takes his place in Liverpool's starting line-up.
Striker Fernando Torres passed a fitness test on his injured ankle and takes his place in Liverpool's starting line-up.
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Right-back Alvaro Arbeloa also returns after a hamstring injury forced him to miss the Premier League victory over Sunderland a week ago. Goalscorer in Madrid Yossi Benayoun (hamstring) and winger Albert Riera (suspended) are both missing with Steven Gerrard and Ryan Babel the two changes from the first leg.
Right-back Alvaro Arbeloa also returns after a hamstring injury forced him to miss the Premier League victory over Sunderland a week ago. Goalscorer in Madrid Yossi Benayoun (hamstring) and winger Albert Riera (suspended) are both missing with Steven Gerrard and Ryan Babel the two changes from the first leg.
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And it's Real to kick off!
And it's Real to kick off!
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2'
A great atmosphere at Anfield, as it always in at Anfield on a European night.
A great atmosphere at Anfield, as it always in at Anfield on a European night.
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2'
Will Liverpool attack or be cautious? We know what Rafa usual does.
Will Liverpool attack or be cautious? We know what Rafa usual does.
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3'
Liverpool really starting out well. Babel cuts inside to shoot from 25 yards but it hits a defender and loops up for Casillas.
Liverpool really starting out well. Babel cuts inside to shoot from 25 yards but it hits a defender and loops up for Casillas.
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4'
Great drive from Gerrard, he feeds it in to Torres who produces a wonderous turn to get in on goal...
Great drive from Gerrard, he feeds it in to Torres who produces a wonderous turn to get in on goal...
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12'
Excitment across the desks too for the ESPN Cricinfo team as England go for victory against the West Indies. Plenty of oohs and ahhhs from our colleagues at cricinfo.com
Excitment across the desks too for the ESPN Cricinfo team as England go for victory against the West Indies. Plenty of oohs and ahhhs from our colleagues at cricinfo.com
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13'
The game has calmed down considerably. Real finding their feet..
The game has calmed down considerably. Real finding their feet..
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14'
Pepe takes Torres from behind and the Portuguese defender gets a warning from the ref.
Pepe takes Torres from behind and the Portuguese defender gets a warning from the ref.
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15'
Got 'im! Another wicket for England over at Cricinfo!
Got 'im! Another wicket for England over at Cricinfo!
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16'
GOAL!!!
GOAL!!!
Real at sixes and sevens, nowhere to hide and left appealing for a foul. It's Torres with the goal for Liverpool
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16'
Cannavaro gets it all wrong and slips with both Torres and Kuyt breathing down his neck. Kuyt gets to the ball and pulls it back for Torres to tap home. Simple, simple, simple...
Cannavaro gets it all wrong and slips with both Torres and Kuyt breathing down his neck. Kuyt gets to the ball and pulls it back for Torres to tap home. Simple, simple, simple...
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18'
10 goals for Torres now this season - and Liverpool's first in the first half at Anfield since December 26.
10 goals for Torres now this season - and Liverpool's first in the first half at Anfield since December 26.
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25'
...another stop from Casillas as the stretching Gerrard somehow gets great power on the volley..
...another stop from Casillas as the stretching Gerrard somehow gets great power on the volley..
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26'
Awful challenge from Ramos, bringing down Ramos on the wing. Clear yellow card..
Awful challenge from Ramos, bringing down Ramos on the wing. Clear yellow card..
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27'
Penalty to Liverpool!
Penalty to Liverpool!
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28'
Long ball into the box, it hit the Liverpool man and then onto the shoulder of Henize. The linesman has given a penalty and it's very, very cheap...
Long ball into the box, it hit the Liverpool man and then onto the shoulder of Henize. The linesman has given a penalty and it's very, very cheap...
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28'
Gerrard...
Gerrard...
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28'
GOAL!!!
GOAL!!!
No mistake from the Liverpool skipper. He's sent Casillas the wrong way and powered it home. Goodnight Charlie...
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30'
There can't be any way back from Real Madrid now. The penalty was a shocker of a decision but Liverpool were not going to complain. The quarter finals beck-on..
There can't be any way back from Real Madrid now. The penalty was a shocker of a decision but Liverpool were not going to complain. The quarter finals beck-on..
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45'
And that's half-time...
And that's half-time...
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45'
Heinze and the real players continue to complain to the ref about the penalty, but in truth Liverpool deserve to be two up..
Heinze and the real players continue to complain to the ref about the penalty, but in truth Liverpool deserve to be two up..
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45'
Bu for Casillas this would already be a rout. It's not that yet, but surely the tie is over..
Bu for Casillas this would already be a rout. It's not that yet, but surely the tie is over..
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46'
Liverpool get the second half started..
Liverpool get the second half started..
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47'
GOAL!
GOAL!
Babel gets down the left to the byline, cuts it into the centre of the area and Gerrard scores!!!
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48'
What a strike from the skipper. Simply unstoppable and if there was doubt before, there ain't now..
What a strike from the skipper. Simply unstoppable and if there was doubt before, there ain't now..
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49'
Real Madrid are ragged now, passing the ball out of play..
Real Madrid are ragged now, passing the ball out of play..
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50'
Got 'im! England get another West Indies wicket. Three wickets needed, 9.2 overs left. cricinfo.com for commentary..
Got 'im! England get another West Indies wicket. Three wickets needed, 9.2 overs left. cricinfo.com for commentary..
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52'
The Anfield fans really are crowing now, a great atmosphere..
The Anfield fans really are crowing now, a great atmosphere..
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58'
Cross from Ramos gets deflected and luckily for Reina it goes into his arms..
Cross from Ramos gets deflected and luckily for Reina it goes into his arms..
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71'
Corner to Real, taken by Sneijder on the left - header away..
Corner to Real, taken by Sneijder on the left - header away..
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77'
Gago is replaced by Guti..
Gago is replaced by Guti..
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86'
Torres is replaced now, great performance from him, and it's Dossena who comes on.
Torres is replaced now, great performance from him, and it's Dossena who comes on.
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87'
Dossena enters the book with a quick yellow...
Dossena enters the book with a quick yellow...
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88'
GOAL!
GOAL!
It's official. It's a rout. Andrea Dossena with his first ever Liverpool goal.
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89'
Sidefooted cross from Mascherano on the right and the Italian made no mistake, just beating the glove of Casillas.
Sidefooted cross from Mascherano on the right and the Italian made no mistake, just beating the glove of Casillas.
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90'
Three minutes to be added on.
Three minutes to be added on.
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90'
And that's it, full time.
And that's it, full time.
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90'
An easy, easy passage for Liverpool. To beat Real Madrid 4-0 under any conditions is a remarkable result. And Liverpool will take this confidence into the quarter-finals - the draw takes place on March 20. Real's biggest ever Champions League defeat..
An easy, easy passage for Liverpool. To beat Real Madrid 4-0 under any conditions is a remarkable result. And Liverpool will take this confidence into the quarter-finals - the draw takes place on March 20. Real's biggest ever Champions League defeat..
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