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'Real should be worried' - Lampard and Gerrard back Liverpool to win Champions League

The ex-England stars are confident that the Reds can beat Roma tonight and then cause Madrid major problems

FRANK LAMPARD AND Steven Gerrard believe Liverpool can beat Real Madrid in the Champions League final, and that Zinedine Zidane’s men should be ‘worried’.

The Spanish side beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate after a 2-2 draw at Santiago Bernabeu, with goalkeeper Sven Ulreich’s howler gifting Karim Benzema the decisive strike.

Liverpool must beat Roma in the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday, and hold a commanding 5-2 lead over their Italian counterparts.

Provided they can avoid a 3-0 defeat, or worse, in the deciding leg in Italy, Jurgen Klopp’s men will face Real in Ukraine in the showpiece, and both of the former England midfielders believe that the Reds have the weapons in their armoury to down Cristiano Ronaldo and Co.

Speaking on BT Sport after Real’s clash with Bayern, Gerrard said:

“It’s an incredible achievement [three straight finals], but it was desperate at times for Real. They were all over place at back. Bayern will be full of regret. They were dominant over two legs and the far better team for me.

“Real should be worried, because this Madrid team have major problems at full back and crosses, Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and [Andrew] Robertson are two of the best crossers in Premier League.

“On what you’ve seen over two legs, you think Liverpool can really hurt this Real team.”

Lampard, meanwhile, believes Bayern were the better team in the Spanish capital, and feels Real are weaker than they have been at any other point under Zinedine Zidane’s management.

“Bayern were fantastic. We’ve all been there and there is no worse feeling in football when you know you deserve the result,” he added.

“This Real team is not same as the last few years, despite great success this year they are at a lower level.

He concluded: “Liverpool scored the most goals in the group stages and have carried on in knockouts. If they keep the momentum they can win this.”

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    Mute Porter Mechanic
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    May 2nd 2018, 10:00 AM

    Should Liverpool make the final they will encounter a level of cynicism, cheating, ref harassment and outright blackguarding of which they will never have encountered before, Real Madrid are the dirtiest and most unsporting team in history in my opinion and they epitomise everything bad about the game, I hate them and I’m a Utd fan

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    Mute Marko Polo
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:05 AM

    @Porter Mechanic: Sounds like youre butthurt from selling them Ronaldo and the De Gea rumours. I havent seen any evidence to back what u said up!.. Examples??

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    Mute Stephen Behan
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:17 AM

    @Marko Polo: Ramos was in the refs face all game and feigned injury when he bundled into Lewandowski in the box, he is a cute hoor, great defender but also a p***k

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    Mute Marko Polo
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:37 AM

    @Stephen Behan: Fair enough Beano

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    Mute Marko Polo
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:38 AM

    @Running Down The Wing: Alot of people hate the Spanish teams, just like used to hate / still hate Man Utd, .. People jump on others who are successful at their expense. I.e. Butthurt.

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    Mute Porter Mechanic
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:46 AM

    @Marko Polo: You haven’t seen any evidence? Then clearly you have been watching the TV with your eyes closed and ears covered, plenty agree with me on this. Just read more comments and you’ll see.

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    Mute Marko Polo
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:58 AM

    @Porter Mechanic: Yes i agree they are worse than English teams. Key word being ‘worse’. The English teams cheat each other all the time too.

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    Mute Mikezip007
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:15 PM

    @Running Down The Wing:
    He is of thinks he is a yank

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    Mute pg38
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:36 PM

    @Marko Polo: Ah stop man, you’ve obviously never watched them he’s right

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    Mute Gulliver Foyle
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    May 2nd 2018, 3:36 PM

    @pg38: Ramos is a guy who cheats, kick and moans at every opportunity, and he’s frustrating to watch, but he’s one of the best defenders in the world, with trophies to back it up. Liverpool are fairly mediocre (a poor premier league this year, at more than likely 4th or 5th), and they are carried completely by one world class player in Salah, and a few 2nd tier guys that can be 50/50 on their day. If they win the final, it will be a blip rather than a great team, but try not to start blaming Madrid or refs before you even get there! It just looks petty.

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    Mute Mel Roberts
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    May 2nd 2018, 4:08 PM

    @Gulliver Foyle: I’m by no means a Liverpool fan but firmino is by no means second tier, guys been first class this season. Would love him at arsenal

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    Mute Gareth Fitzpatrick
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    May 2nd 2018, 4:54 PM

    @Porter Mechanic: well said mate,couldn’t have said it better meself…

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    Mute Gulliver Foyle
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    May 2nd 2018, 6:09 PM

    @Mel Roberts: Undoubtedly better than any Irish player, and would be one of the top players in any team, but not yet up there with Messi, Salah, Ronaldo or the likes of Erikson in midfield

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    Mute Kieran Fogarty
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    May 2nd 2018, 9:39 AM

    I wonder will anyone comment the ‘If anyone can cost Rodgers a title its Gerrard’ joke today..havent heard ot in a while.

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    Mute The Irish Pain
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    May 2nd 2018, 9:45 AM

    @Kieran Fogarty: I don’t think so Kieran because it wouldn’t really be appropriate in this case…

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    Mute Hardly Normal
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:03 PM

    @The Irish Pain: the clown below couldn’t help himself lads I see the humour just can’t bring myself to laugh at it yet..

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    Mute Thomas McGilly
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    May 2nd 2018, 9:50 AM

    Not a hope. Typically deluded English commentary.

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    Mute Gerry Campbell
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    May 2nd 2018, 10:17 AM

    @Thomas McGilly: indeed, and I think Roma will face Real in the final , poor game with Madrid on top again .

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    Mute seancreaven13
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:25 PM

    @Thomas McGilly: Not a Hope???? Stupid comment – you may not think Liverpool can win, but “not a hope” is just plain stupid.

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    Mute Thomas McGilly
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:36 PM

    @seancreaven13: Sorry Sean. After tonight’s game, Madrid will be sleeping easy.

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    Mute james heffernan
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    May 2nd 2018, 9:45 AM

    At least Slippy G can’t cost it for them anyway

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    Mute Damien McDaid
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    May 2nd 2018, 5:47 PM

    Man, i reckon you should take this joke to a stage, hell book a nationwide tour. This class of original humor could be a gold mine for you.

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    Mute Declan Snow
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    May 2nd 2018, 9:51 AM

    If Madrid cough up as many chances in the final (once Liverpool make it, not fully counting my chickens) to Liverpool as they did to Bayern, they could be in trouble. If Liverpool’s front 3 are on song that night it could be number 6

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    Mute Ciaran Rice
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    May 2nd 2018, 10:06 AM

    @Declan Snow: they won’t though. Bayern are a better side than Liverpool. Real will dominate the ball against Liverpool. They weren’t able to do that against Bayern which caused them continuous problems.

    Not saying that Liverpool won’t win but they are not going to be carving out chance after chance like Bayern were able to do. Liverpool are not Bayern Munich.

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    Mute Limón Madrugada
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    May 2nd 2018, 10:10 AM

    @Ciaran Rice: if Real can get Carvajal and Nacho back fit then it’s a different ball game . They were shaky at the back without doubt . But the Madrid midfield is way stronger than Liverpool’s who still haven’t qualified .

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    Mute Ciaran Rice
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    May 2nd 2018, 10:26 AM

    @Limón Madrugada: yes, obviously Liverpool still need to get past Roma. Even if Those players aren’t back I still don’t imagine Liverpool are going to cause Real anywhere near the same problems as Bayern.

    Reals midfield are on another level to Liverpool’s and will dominate the game.

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    Mute Sloop John G
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:40 AM

    @Declan Snow: a lot of “ifs” there Declan. “If” Liverpool get through to final (most likely), “if” Madrid cough up as many chances and “if” Liverpool’s front 3 are on song. A lot to expect.

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    Mute PJ Connolly
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:35 PM

    @Limón Madrugada: Real‘s midfield are way better technically, but so are Roma‘s and City‘s and Liverpool have (so far) successfully managed to avoid having too much of the game played in the middle against those teams. If they get to the final they‘ll need to work out how to get Modric out of the game. Whether that can be as successful when a cup final charged Ronaldo is lurking at the other end is a different matter though.

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    Mute pg38
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:40 PM

    @Ciaran Rice: Just like man city’s midfield were way superior to Liverpool’s or so they told us . Anyway Liverpool only have to worry about roma’s midfield . 3 nil is easily got these days so Liverpool have a lot of work to do

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    Mute Ciaran Rice
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    May 2nd 2018, 1:41 PM

    @pg38: yes, just like City’s midfield are better than Liverpool’s. And Real Madrid are a better side than City.

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    Mute Dave Hammond
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    May 2nd 2018, 4:56 PM

    @Declan Snow: true – but similarly if Madrid are on song it could be number 13 for them. The defence for madrid is not what it once was for sure but Liverpool defence is similarly very shaky so should defo be an exciting final if Liverpool qualify a expected – I wouldn’t pay too much attention to the biased waffle from ex Liverpool players its expected they would to talking up the their team and saying madrid ‘should be worried’ – im sure the madrid players will be thinking they can damage that liverpool defence !bring it on.

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    Mute jakey
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    May 2nd 2018, 5:01 PM

    @Ciaran Rice: Liverpool are Liverpool

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    Mute Ragman
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    May 2nd 2018, 1:08 PM

    Pool fans are gas. Only Madrid cheat, fall down blah blah etc. Every team does it , look at Barca last season who dived their way past PSG in a game that should have been over.Have they forgotten Suarez for example was once one of there own and done the same. Take off the blinkers every club does it to some extent including Bayern, in the past Muller used to be one of the worst around. Have you all forgotten Lewandowski for Poland against Ireland a few seasons back. It happens in all leagues and competitions

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    Mute John Hayes
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    May 2nd 2018, 3:29 PM

    @Ragman: jesus dont lose the Ragman.

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    Mute Joe Howard
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    May 2nd 2018, 4:24 PM

    @Ragman: Lewandowski is the worst. He’s held up as such a model.pro but he is the biggest cheat on that team. But you’re right, it happens in all leagues and it’s always sickening to watch. These overpaid prima donnas make me want to scream.

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    Mute Brian Long
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    May 3rd 2018, 1:10 PM

    @Ragman: Well said. Lazy punditry is behind most of the comments on here.

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    Mute Andrew Cosgrave
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    May 2nd 2018, 10:53 AM

    On current champions league form, Liverpool should be winning it, lets be honest, as much as it pains me to say being a United fan. Real look like they couldnt live with the 3 boys either. But Madrid are so experienced in this stage with their cheating and down right disgusting acts that you couldn’t write them off. Also Ronaldo didn’t kick a ball for 180 mins in the semi, he definitely won’t be as quiet the next day. Pool should win but I wouldn’t be getting on it.

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    Mute Andrew Cosgrave
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    May 2nd 2018, 10:54 AM

    @Andrew Cosgrave: *betting*

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    May 2nd 2018, 3:51 PM

    @Andrew Cosgrave: On current Champions League form Real have won three out of the last four and are therefore obvious favourites.

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    May 2nd 2018, 4:16 PM

    @I’m not wavy gravy: 4 years ago is current alright

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    Mute hallelujah
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    May 2nd 2018, 11:06 AM

    Real were terrible. Time wasting, hassling the referee, cynical fouling, jersey pulling. I hope they don’t win.

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    Mute Douvan
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:19 PM

    Nothing against Liverpool but really hope they’re beaten just to shut that unbearable fool Souness up

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    Mute james lee
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    May 2nd 2018, 12:38 PM

    @Douvan: you should be concentrating on getting yourself right for next season,Yer not half the horse you were.

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    Mute James Bishop
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    May 2nd 2018, 4:52 PM

    Man utd fan here. Yea liverpool have a good chance of beating Madrid. Marcelo, as good as he is going foward, plays like a left winger and not a full back, so Salah will have lots of space.

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    May 2nd 2018, 5:44 PM

    @James Bishop: ManU Fan too here, and I hope if Liverpool get through that they beat Real Madrid .. If it was a Liverpool v’s Bayern or Barcelona Final I wouldnt mind either way once it was the best team that won .. I really cannot stand Real Madrid and its cheaters namely Ramos who is the king of cheaters ..

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    May 2nd 2018, 6:24 PM

    @Irish Bob: Ramos is like John Terry , adored by fans of the club he plays for. One of the best centre halves of his generation, Ramos that is. Pure class and a winner.

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    May 2nd 2018, 8:43 PM

    @Irish Bob: you are no united fan!

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    Mute Paddy
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    May 2nd 2018, 3:55 PM

    Real Madrid are in the final, Liverpool still have 90+ minutes to get there, counting chickens before they hatch and all that!

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    May 2nd 2018, 1:37 PM

    @ James Lee…punchestown was a blip. Unlucky to tip up at cheltenham….I’m burning up the gallops at the moment

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    May 2nd 2018, 4:29 PM

    Thanks for the comment Slippy G. I’m going to back Roma tonight.

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    Mute Tim Brennan
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    May 2nd 2018, 7:15 PM

    When did you ever hear Gerard say Liverpool won’t win

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