Real keep on going then - but they come up against Barcelona and Luis Suarez on Saturday afternoon.

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Abhinav Singh Jamwal:, external Why blame Mario? Did he miss open goals? Poor guy hardly got any service but people still blame him and hail Rodgers.

Ikenna Onyia:, external There is nothing wrong in swapping shirts. Why is it that it's the team losing that always complains about swapping shirts.

Ben Lawrence:, external Balotelli not a scapegoat for goals but his contribution. Poor decision making is wasting Liverpool's possession.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casilas: "We have to keep on this run of winning, winning and winning. The biggest positive we can take is that we are comfortable playing in any system.

"We know that we have a great team and that is going to keep us going until the end of every game."

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on BBC Radio 5 live: "In the last five minutes in the Champions League the nerves play a part and we had to get into these five minutes without conceding a second goal.

"I had hope, it maybe didn't look like it, but it happened. It's a little bit of a gambling situation in these games and it worked.

"I'm a bit disappointed that we didn't create more chances than we did but Anderlecht played well."

Brendan Rodgers will be getting peppered with questions right now about Mario Balotelli. He's always the story...

Dan in Malvern: Arsenal fans are always showing their class these days; when we're winning then it's because Wenger bought a great player and is an amazing coach. When we're losing he's a useless has-been that is simply an accountant masquerading as a football manager.

Wanna know what happens when a club loses a long term manager? Go look at United. All top hat and no trousers, no Europe and a hefty amount of pressure to finish in the top four or else they'll lose most of their sponsors.

Dim in London: Cue the flood of 'Wenger is a genius' messages. Fickle fans.

It was interesting to hear Carlo Ancelotti say that he knows he is lucky to manage this group of Real Madrid players. How long will he be in charge for though? The lifespan at the Bernabeu tends to be very short but Ancelotti seems to press all of the right buttons.

Could he retain the Champions League? It will take some team to stop him.

Duncan in Richmond: The irony of Liverpool's group is that it is made up of Real Madrid and three very poor teams, Liverpool will probably still progress and then in the knockout stages who knows.

Kevin in Bradford: Ludogorets beat Basel. That could've saved Liverpool's Champions League season.

Mike in Manchester: Notice how Gerrard tells Arbeloa, not yet, we swap shirts off the field. Take note Balotelli.

Ieuan Yusuf-George:, external Sanchez shaking his head at full time while others look delighted. He's right. Enough of celebrating mediocrity.

Stavros Makrozachopo:, external This win is a curse in disguise for Arsenal. No doubt about that.

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Arsenal defender and goalscorer Kieran Gibbs: "It (the win) was massive. We didn't give up and we have made a statement of what we want to do.

"We controlled quite a lot of the game and the final ball was letting us down. That was frustrating for us but we had to keep going and we got the rewards.

"We are determined to do well as a team and everybody is fighting for each other. We have another big game in two days and we have to focus on that now.

"The boys all give 100% for the team. Some days it happens and other days it doesn't, but we stay professional."

Next up in Europe for Liverpool is a trip to Real Madrid in 4 November, while Arsenal host Anderlecht on the same night.

Bill Smith:, external Despite all the moaning, groaning and gloating Liverpool are still well in the race for the only realistic place in the group - second.

Tom Fysh:, external Get Jamie Carragher back to Liverpool as a defensive coach. Cannot defend set pieces at all.

Footyographer:, external Liverpool now know it's no small feat to juggle both European and domestic games together. They aren't finding it easy!

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti: "I think so, it was the best we have played all season. We were fantastic in the first half and then controlled the game. I had to say nothing to the players, they played really well.

"I am lucky to manage this group of players.

"We defended well in the first 20 minutes when Liverpool played with good intensity. It was all over at half-time. I forgot about Istanbul! But football, anything can happen."

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "We looked to control the game in the first half. In the second half we opened up and defensively got caught.

"The crucial point was when we were 1-0 down and they couldn't take advantage with the chance for the second goal.

"It (the win) was vital for us to have a chance to qualify. We are in a strong position now. It's down to us now. Win our home games and we are through.

"It's a frustrating part of our job to fight for the final seconds. We know in the Champions League many goals are scored in the final five minutes.

"When you have the ball and you don't score or win the games the confidence drops so it was important for us to win.

"The group is in our hands. Let's first qualify and see how far we can go."

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on Mario Balotelli swapping shirts at half-time:

"It's the first I've heard of it but I don't like that. It's something that doesn't happen here, it shouldn't happen here.

"We had a case of a player doing that last season which I dealt with and if that's the case again I'll deal with it again."

So what did Brendan Rodgers make of Mario Balotelli swapping shirts at the break then?

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "The first 22 minutes of the game we were excellent but from the first goal to half time Real Madrid showed their real quality.

"They were terrific. Second half we played for pride and we were outstanding, the players kept going, they didn't stop. We defended poorly but I can't ask any more.

"You can see Real's quality. Speed, technique; you can see why they are champions. The second and third goals are from set-pieces again, it's an issue for us and we have to be better than that."

Liverpool's defending for Real Madrid's third goal gets worse every time you see it. QPR caused havoc with long balls into the box on Sunday and now they can't seem to win a header for love nor money.

Jacob Bridgwater:, external Balotelli's future seems obvious to me if Rodgers would rather continue a game 0-3 down at home without a striker.

Dave Williams:, external Time for Rogers to accept he needs somebody on staff who can organise a defence. Recurring problem.

Lewis Smith:, external Did Liverpool fans actually think they had a sniff in this game? Rodgers has no experience at this level and no strikers.

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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo: "It was special, my first goal at Anfield and I am very happy. Amazing.

"We knew that Anfield is a difficult place but we were fantastic in the first 45 minutes and we deserved to win. I'm not worried about the Champions League goalscoring record. I know I will beat it. Me and Lionel Messi are very close. The best thing is that the team has nine points.

"Can we retain the cup? Why not? We are taking it step-by-step but we are going to try. We know it will be tough but we are positive and it is possible."