Five Things We Learned From Liverpool v Real Madrid, Including Markovic Promise And Being Stuck With Balotelli

2) Fabio Borini is not the answer to striking problems

The Italian had been touted by some fans to replace his compatriot Mario Balotelli in the first team. However, judging by this performance he doesn’t add anything that the 24-year-old can’t.

This may be a little harsh as he had little chance to impress, with Los Blancos controlling the ball for large periods.