Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli and Red Star Belgrade in Group C of the Champions League, and supporters produced a mixed reaction.
The draw for the group stage took place in Monaco on Thursday evening, as Jurgen Klopp and his players sat with bated breath waiting to hear who they will face.
All has now been revealed, with PSG, Napoli and Red Star standing between Klopp’s men and a place in the knockout stages.
It is one of the toughest-looking groups in the competition, but one that should provide us with some memorable clashes and Liverpool progressing.
Here’s how supporters reacted on social media and our forums, with opinion split over whether the Reds have been dealt a good hand or not.
Many were in bullish spirits, given how feared Liverpool are these days…
https://twitter.com/Ste_Halliwell11/status/1035214181379858433
Like the draw for #LFC . At their best against big clubs. Sides that like to play. Anfield will have an extra special atmosphere.
— Janusz Michallik (@JanuszMichallik) August 30, 2018
“Very happy. It’s a great draw for travelling fans. Apparently Belgrade is ‘the perfect place to enjoy the last of summer’ so I’m hoping the away leg is early on and not in December!
“From football perspective, we are capable of beating them all, there’s no reason we can’t win the group, but one draw and one defeat would still see us progress. Klopp will be happy there’s not too much travelling for his squad.”
– This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson.
Klopp vs ‘it’s not logical’ Tuchel should be fun.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) August 30, 2018
The whole point of being in the Champions League is playing really good teams, having great nights at home and exciting trips away – Group C fulfills those categories perfectly. Neymar, Napoli and Belgrade. Lovely stuff.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) August 30, 2018
“I wonder what PSG, Napoli and Red Star fans are saying right now?”
– RoDM on the forums.
BRING. IT. ON.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) August 30, 2018
tough draw for PSG, Napoli, and Red Star
— nate (@natefc) August 30, 2018
“Not easy but at least these teams will open up and attack us which plays into our hands. If we are on top of our game then we should get it done. Will be a great test of our defence.”
– Stuart Broadley on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/thejamessutton/status/1035214553091645440
Like the draw for #LFC . At their best against big clubs. Sides that like to play. Anfield will have an extra special atmosphere.
— Janusz Michallik (@JanuszMichallik) August 30, 2018
“All strong teams so I’m happy, against the stronger teams all players step up and they will want to play for a win which helps our style of play to flow.”
– Baz Burke on Facebook.
Good #UCLdraw all round (Diego Forlan's struggles aside!). #LFC will be tested, for sure, but will also fancy their chances of getting out of the group or even topping it.
Naples not the ideal trip for away fans who remember 2010, but Paris/Belgrade should be fun.
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) August 30, 2018
The seeding system is pretty messed up when you’ve got Lokomotiv Moscow in Pot A, and last season’s finalists in Pot C. This group should be an amazing spectacle though.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) August 30, 2018
“Before the draw I’d have taken Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan. Why should we fear any side in Europe after last season, and the start we’ve had this time out?
“This is similarly tough, and I’m still as confident as ever. We’ll top the group.”
– This Is Anfield’s Jack Lusby.
Group C, a group for total football. Cracking games await for Liverpool.
— Joanna Durkan (@JoannaDurkan_) August 30, 2018
3 wins and a draw guarantees you go through. As difficult as some people think that group is, we should get that done no problem with our European form. Come on you reds! #LFC #ChampionsLeaguedraw
— Chris Searle (@SearlyC82) August 30, 2018
Others were wary of the Reds’ opponents, but still confident…
Leaving aside the strength of the leagues, Liverpool's opponents picked up 100, 93 and 91 points last season. They all know how to win!
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) August 30, 2018
Not an easy draw for #LFC but the other teams in their group will not be happy. PSG present exactly the sort of challenge Jurgen Klopp relishes, and those away trips to Red Star and Napoli will be a great test.
— David Lynch (@dmlynchlfc) August 30, 2018
Tough draw for @LFC in the Champions League. Need a draw at Napoli even if they drop points at PSG
— Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) August 30, 2018
“Think we’ve been a bit unlucky with that draw. Well capable of topping the group but we definitely shouldn’t be underestimating PSG and Napoli. PSG have an elite forward line which is at least on a par with our own, they definitely worry me. However I am intrigued to see how Mbappe and Neymar cope at Anfield.”
– Herb on the forums.
Tough group that but doable. Don’t tell me those lads aren’t bricking it about Anfield. GAME ON!!! ??? #LFC #UCLDraw
— Kirsty (@LFCKirstyLFC) August 30, 2018
“That’s a bit of a bugger but we do better as an underdog.”
– Ross Minton on Facebook.
Fully expected a tough draw after being in pot 3. Weren't gonna have the fortune we had last time.
Will be difficult but imagine what PSG & Napoli must be thinking with us in the group #UCLDraw
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) August 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/rossic89/status/1035216777368752129
“I wanted PSG before the draw. Tough group with them and Napoli mind.”
– Krimson on the forums.
A bit tricky but we will make it?#UCLdraw
— Dagger (@aakashjethvaa) August 30, 2018
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