Wood they be able to putt their differences to one side and do whats best fore their club? The media had been attempting to drive a wedge between Bellamy and Riise, but the duo ended a rough week by helping their side to a major victory against an under par home side.

It had been an up and down few days for the reds, but the media criticism forged a bunker mentality in the squad. Without the injured Garcia, Liverpool didnt Open the game very well and their fans had little to Singh about until Bellamys goal. This game was

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Taylor Made for him and it was inevitable that hed chip in with a goal, although it certainly had a slice of luck about it. His header went straight down the middle but the keeper carried the ball over the line. The goal removed the albatross that was hanging around Bellamy’s nec oh erm shoulders.

The Welshman then showed eagle eyed vision to tee up Riise in the box, and the Norwegian did well to hook his shot into the net with a powerful swing of his right foot. After that, Barca began to fade, much to the delight of Rafa and his Staff. Bellamy was then replaced by Pennant late on, as Gerrard went to play in the hole.

The reds Tigerish approach and iron will was the decisive factor, but theres still afairway to go in this tie. Barca must be thinking that the reds â“ or the white and greens as they were on this occasion - are their bogey team. Rafa Benitez is one of the Masters when it comes to getting results on the Nou Camp pitch, its par for the course.

Liverpool are not out of the Woods yet though, its certainly not in the bag, although a draw at Anfield will be enough to progress to the next round.

The one sour note was an injury to Momo. A little birdie told me he suffered a gashed leg, but it wasnt visible to TV viewers as the Spanish cameraman missed the cut.

* That last bit may have been made up, but I just had to get that one in