“Pure world class”, “We can win it this time” – Liverpool fans react to 3-1 thumping of Bayern

March 13, 2019
Joel Rabinowitz

Liverpool advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals with a mightily impressive 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich 1-3 Liverpool

Champions League Last 16 Second Leg, Allianz Arena
March 13, 2019

Goals: Matip OG 36′; Mane 29′, 84′, Van Dijk 69′

Sadio Mane gave Liverpool a crucial away goal with a terrific chipped finish past Manuel Neuer in the first half to put Liverpool in control of the tie.

A momentary lapse of concentration saw Bayern equalise via a Joel Matip own goal after Andy Robertson was caught out of position, but Virgil van Dijk rose to power Liverpool back in front with a thumping header from a corner in the second half.

Mane then wrapped up the tie with his second of the game, heading past Neuer from Mohamed Salah‘s outside-of-the-boot cross to put the gloss on a historic night for Liverpool in Germany.

Klopp’s decision not to start Fabinho caused a stir at first…

Can’t believe Fabinho is on the bench. He’s very much in the Virgil Van Dijk/Alisson bracket for me. #LFC

— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) March 13, 2019

“No surprises there. He’s gone for work rate and that’s the midfield which got us to the final last year.”

– David Palmer on Facebook.

Amazed Fabinho doesn't start. Been Liverpool's best midfielder for several months now.

— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) March 13, 2019

Have to say I'm shocked that Fabinho isn't starting #LFC #BAYLIV

— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) March 13, 2019

Why would you drop your best midfielder against Bayern. I don’t get it ?????

— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) March 13, 2019

“I hate this selection. No guile in that midfield at all.”

– PeachesEnRegalia on the forums.

But that was quickly forgotten as Mane’s superb first-half finish drew rapturous applause…

Filthy, Sadio. Filthy. #BAYLIV

— Srijandeep Kumar Das (@srijandeep) March 13, 2019

Stunning finish from Mane. Pure composure

— Benjamin Smith (@BSmith) March 13, 2019

https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/1105928585028734976

“Seriously what a goal. Pass, touch, turn and then to dink it. Wow.”

– Libero on the forums.

That Mane's on fire! ???

— Erin Mc Asterisk (@ErinNYC75) March 13, 2019

While Van Dijk and Matip both received plentiful praise…

Van Dijk a monster again. He will get a lot of credit and rightfully so but Matip superb defensively tonight too.

— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) March 13, 2019

Find me a better defender than Virgil Van Dijk. There is none currently ??

— Anfield Leak (@AnfieldLeak) March 13, 2019

“Joel Matip was an absolute rock.”

– James Martin on Facebook.

Tonight typified Van Dijk’s influence since signing for Liverpool. Brilliant in stifling Lewandowski, provided the pin-point ball for Mané’s opener and towers above everyone for #LFC’s second. A top-draw night from the Dutchman.

— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) March 13, 2019

“The world’s finest centre back. He has no rivals”

– Sir Bill Shankly on the forums.

Apart from the unlucky own goal I think Matip has been absolutely superb!

— Karl (@KarlThyer) March 13, 2019

Salah didn’t score, but his excellent assist for Mane’s second was rightly recognised…

https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1105947374449553409

Filthy cross from Salah!

— DanKennett.bsky.social (@DanKennett) March 13, 2019

https://twitter.com/Robish13/status/1105947647788175361

“What a beautiful ball by Mo there. Take a bow.”

– Libero on the forums.

@LFC the outside the foot pass from Salah = Out of this world ??

— Steven Young ????????? (@Joppas1972) March 13, 2019

Robbo’s stoppage-time yellow card caused some frustration…

https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/1105949650224402432

Ridiculous from Robertson. Suspended for the first leg of the quarters.

— Andrew ? (@AnfieldTruth) March 13, 2019

Robertson gets a needless yellow card and is now suspended for the first leg of the next CL round. Needless is the word.

— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) March 13, 2019

“Really silly from Robbo. He’ll be a big miss in the first leg of the quarters.”

– Indian Scouser on the forums.

Why would you do that Robertson you idiot

— Daniel Cull (@Danny_Cull7) March 13, 2019

And overall fans were thrilled as Liverpool produced another famous European night…

If you don’t believe in this Liverpool team & manager after that, you never will.

Composed, clinical, brave. A real statement. What a team! Proud. #LFC

— Jamie Holme (@JamieHolme) March 13, 2019

What a night and what a classic European away performance. A huge thanks to those who made the journey here tonight…you out-sang 67,000 and gave the team your all. Safe journey home, and back to that other business this Sunday…#EuropeanRoyalty #YNWA

— Peter Moore (@PeterMooreLFC) March 13, 2019

A brilliant performance and result for Liverpool. We were far too sloppy at times but rarely looked troubled despite that fact. A resilient performance which is a credit to the growth this team has undertaken under Klopp.

— Joanna Durkan (@JoannaDurkan_) March 13, 2019

Bayern Munich might be a fading force but that has to go down as one of Liverpool's best European away days. Only moments they were flustered was just before half-time. They were exceptional.

— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) March 13, 2019

https://twitter.com/Carra23/status/1105952207445348353

“That was pure world class in the second half there. So proud of this team.”

– Kenny Oswin on Facebook.

We deserve so much credit for how we’ve just gone there and made that look so easy. Seriously.

— L4 (@L4Kop10) March 13, 2019

Can safely say not one team left in the competition will want to face Liverpool in the quarterfinals

— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) March 13, 2019

Liverpool made that look pretty routine tonight. A consummate European away performance at one of the toughest places to go.

— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) March 13, 2019