Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich - 5 Talking Points, UEFA Champions League 2018-19

#1 Bayern will not set up similarly in Munich

A mouthwatering 90 minutes (or more?) await in Munich

In a sense, especially in the second half, Bayern executed the cliched ideal European away performance performance. They suffocated Liverpool, and ensured the tie headed to Munich on level terms.

But one can be certain that this is not the way Niko Kovac will set up in Munich. Bayern will try to force the initiative a little more, they will camp a little higher up the pitch than they did for most of this game.

For Liverpool though, that might not be the worst thing to happen. Virgil van Dijk will be back, which will give Klopp big assurance about the Reds' ability to cope with sustained Bayern pressure, when it does come.

With sustained Bayern pressure, and a much higher defensive set-up, you'd think that would also suit Liverpool, who can be electric on the counter-attack. Their counter-attacking prowess coupled with better finishing from tonight will definitely leave the Reds in with a huge chance of qualification.

But there is another team in this. Let's not forget what Bayern can do. They are a world-class side, brimming with attacking talent and in Lewandowski, among the most lethal strikers in world football.

Bayern will go for the kill, but in doing so, they will give Liverpool opportunities. I can already hear hands rubbing and see mouths salivating at the prospect of what's in store at the Allianz Arena.

March 13, then. All to play for!