Yippeeeee!! Agger was sensational. Reina was brilliant again. I had tears in my eyes as Kuyt took his penalty.

OMG!!!!!!!! wot a game!!!!! i nearly blew up!!!! it was an experience!!!!!! pooed!!!! yes!!!!

just come back from anfield what a nite i nearly died when i seen zenden playing and when he took a pen i closed my eyes but they all showed chelsea who the better team is we deserved to win up yours jose face it you have no class scouse power there are 2 types of people on this planet scousers and people who wish they were no history no class see you next year when we win the league there is no shame chelsea you are no diffrent than the rest 2nd best whos got the best goalkeeper now

Congratulations to one and all. Outstanding achievement. Forza Milan.

I still cannot really fathom how Benitez has managed to get us to two European Cup finals in three years. It’s an amazing achievement with a team very few would regard as one of the top 3 teams in Europe.

It seems to be built upon supreme passion, self belief and organisation. In 2005 and 2007 we lack world class forwards. Our strikers work hard but lack a clinical edge. But our defence has been incredible in both campaigns, mainly Jamie Carragher; as good a centre back as Liverpool FC have ever had.

Also the midfield has worked like Lions and protected the defence and the goalies on both occasions, Dudek in ’05 and Reina last night, have performed heroics.
Like the old days at Anfield, you can become too used to success and forget what a great achievement it is to reach a European Cup final. All the biggest clubs in Europe from Madrid to Milan to Munich dream about getting to Euro finals. For Benitez to do it twice with a team which clearly isn’t the finished article is astounding. Well done to him.

I hope Milan get through; I couldn’t bare to lose a European Cup final to the scum. It’d be heartbreaking to lose to anyone; but the thought of them beating us and lifting our trophy would be too much. And Ferguson has had enormous luck against Rafa so I would prefer Milan.

iwould love to beat the mancs we owe them a good hiding but your right could not face loosing to them i think milan will beat them 1 nil but we have beaten barca chelsea to beat the mancs as well would be superb why dont they change it to wembley if the mancs get there so we can all go come on tou mighty reds

I’ve been reading a few comments from AC Milan and it’s obvious they badly want revenge for 2005. They are a formidable team and to beat them in two European Cup finals would be truly amazing as they have been the best team in Europe since 2003.

Liverpool have to aggressively tear into Milan and not give them a minute on the ball. We need to rough Kaka up and be physically superior to them because technically they are much better than us. They can pass the ball much better and retain possession to save their energy.

We really need the lads to stand up to Milan physically and mentally because most people everywhere will think AC Milan will get revenge for a final they should have won in 2005. Liverpool’s passion, however, and self belief in the greatness of our club can overcome a Milan team with weaknesses in their defence. In midfield we need to tackle and hussle them off the ball like never before. That is where they are exceptional because up front Inzaghi is old and Gilardino is 2nd rate. We have to win the midfield battle and not let Kaka have the space to cause havoc.

It is going to be a fantastic occasion and I’m delighted we’re playing AC Milan. I admire them greatly and it will make beating them in 2 European Cup finals all the more prestigious!

am i the only one who thinks milan are not a great team anymore the mancs were crap there defence was crap and it has been for a while now ac have kaka yes we have sg we have reina there keeper is crap remember at old trafford he was shite they out played the mancs yes but i still think they have seen better days they have a lot of players who are well over 30 if we play at pace with widemen we should get at them keep kaka under wraps be honest how many of there players would you buy we learned after the first half when we played them last time no room for kaka and we scored 3 all so remember there is no crespo who played superb for them as did shevenko they depend on kaka ireckon masch will keep him in place i only hope are stikers take the chances they get barca are a better team than ac milan were liverpool we are the cream of europe ask chelsea and barca

Looks like Harry is ready to make his customary Cup final appearance. I would start him on the left ahead of Zenden any day.

I wouldn’t like to see Arbeloa start left back so Riise can be left midfield. He’s not experienced enough for us. Also, Riise is solid at left back in a big game. He won’t do anything stupid. We took a risk playing Traore at left back in ’05 and it was a mistake. We shouldn’t take the risk again with Arbeloa.

Alonso has to start with Mascherano or Sissoko in the centre and Gerrard will be pushed out right to quieten Jankulovski’s runs. Therefore out the left wing it will be Zenden or Kewell and I would go for Kewell. Rafa likes his quality and he is well better than Zenden. If he’s fit we know he has quality and we will need it to beat Milan.

Lets not jinx it yeah my friend rouman…id prefer we stay the underdogs it makes it so much sweeter in victory…so lets keep it hush hush on how reina is the best and they are crap…coz speaking from experience i hate speaking too soon..but no worries mate i hope and wish we can stuff
em ..not only that i hope i can get tickets …anyone know where i can grab a couple or maybe more ??

my starting line up would be
reina
finnan
caraggher
agger
riise
then just in front of them
sissoko and mascroarno
then alonso
with gerard in front just behind kuyt and crouch

Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has branded UEFA Champions League final opponents Liverpool ‘a long ball team’.

The two giants of the European game will reprise their 2005 showdown in Athens later this month following contrasting semi-final wins.

Liverpool edged past Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out, while Milan were magnificent in thumping Manchester United 3-0 at the San Siro.

Gattuso has compared the two Premiership rivals and feels Liverpool are no match for their Manchester counterparts.

“I feel there is a noticeable difference in talent between Manchester United and Liverpool, and that we have beaten the better side of the two,” said Gattuso.

“United have far more technical players, who are quick and able to do things on the ball. Liverpool do not have those individuals.

“What they have is a way of playing as a team. They are like an Italian team of 10 years ago.

“All they try to do is defend together, with everybody behind the ball and just one striker. Every ball is a long ball.”

Gattuso is also relishing a midfield battle with Steven Gerrard, following the Reds captain’s critical comments of the Italian in his autobiography.

The former Rangers ace added: “If he wants to say bad things about me to get me going, I’m very happy.

“I now have 20 days to prepare to play against him again.

“I still say I have respect for him and like the way he plays. I’m looking forward to playing him again and looking him in the eye before it starts.”

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Gattuso can say what he likes, it may be his and thier downfall that they want revenge so badly, Milan were supreme in disposing the mancs the other night, they did to united what they did to us in the 1st half in istanbul, but they play like that if you let them, it’s all about on the night, many finals have seen the big players not perform, hopefully it will be more of thiers than ours, besides rafa will come up with a plan it just has to work on the night, they are a good team with the best player in the world ( Kaka ), it won’t be easy or impossible, the players obviously believe in themselves and the manager or we would not be on or way to Athens.
Good to see so many puting names to letters, barring a few regulars you should do this when criticizing as well, called the Milan vs Liverpool final after the 1st leg, shame to the ITV1 & Sky experts for doubting two of europes most decorated football clubs.
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i agree with u 1red1pool at istanbull we were 3.0 down & i didnt want 2 watch anymore but the last few minutes came & wow 3.3 then winning again on pens 4 me i dont like penalty shoot outs i know it makes the games more interesting but you still wonder are they gonna do it