SERGIO RAMOS is one of the most accomplished defenders in the game and is a master at some of the sports dark arts.
He calculated that his fall with Mo Salah could reduce his influence on the game if they fell and landed heavily together.
That thud, spotted immediately by Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren, is no reason hammer Ramos.
He is a champion, a wily competitor and a born winner at the very highest level.
To blame Ramos for Liverpool coming off second best is ridiculous.
Bale boos
GARETH BALE was booed and jeered by Liverpool fans when he made his way on to the pitch as a 61st-minute substitute for Isco.
He did not deserve that because he has always seemed like a jolly good fellow and has never done anything to offend anyone, let alone Liverpool fans.
Still, judging by the execution of his bicycle kick to put Real 2-1 ahead, it did not seem to affect him that much.
Derby's players can learn much from Lampard
PROVIDED the terms are right and the job spec suits Frank Lampard, this is the right time to take the plunge into management.
Lampard is a first class fella and an excellent professional sportsman, a player dedicated to making the most of his abilities and attributes as a player with Chelsea and West Ham.
If Derbys players have anything about them, they will watch, listen and learn from one of English footballs greats.
Jok deserves his chance
SLAVISA JOKANOVIC deserves a crack at the Premier League after guiding Fulham back to the Premier League.
Watford did not think he could cope with the Premier League when they were promoted to the top flight under his guidance in 2015.
Three years on he has put together one of the most exciting sides to come out of the Championship to go on to beat Aston Villa in the play-off final at Wembley.
Jokanovic, re-building his reputation as a top young coach, will finally get the chance to show what he can do in the Premier League next season.
Good on him.
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The Greal' deal
JACK GREALISHS progress is being monitored by Manchester United as they look to the long-term.
Grealish has impressed for Aston Villa this season and United like his driving runs through midfield from deep-lying positions.
Although the youngster is preparing for another season in the Championship after Villas play-off final defeat, Grealish is a wanted man.
United are about to sign Brazilian midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk, but Grealish is being eyed up by United for the long term.
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