Phew. Liverpool advances on away goals, losing to Barca 1-nil at Anfield. I really could have done without Barca's late goal.

Not a terribly exciting game for neutrals. Barca couldn't find its rhythm -- whether that had to do with Liverpool's stout defense (Carragher and Sissoko played well) or Barca's own problems this season was not entirely clear. Probably a little bit of both. No matter. The Reds advance, and I'm happy.

Sissoko picked up a yellow, which means he's out for Pool's quarterfinal match. That's a big blow; he's a midfield monster.

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