Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp admitted he was not capable of convey himself to re-watch final season’s Champions League last defeat by Real Madrid till this previous weekend, insisting the expertise was “torture”.
The Reds had received their first three matches towards Real in European competitors between 1981 and 2009. Since then, nonetheless, they’ve been winless in six matches towards them, 5 of which have resulted in defeat.
Two of these losses got here within the 2018 and 2022 finals, the latter notably painful for Klopp, forward of Real’s journey to Anfield for the primary leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
“With Real Madrid we had different things,” Klopp advised a information convention on Monday. “One of the most important golf equipment on the planet, tremendous skilled.
“Our personal story, we performed this last in Paris (final yr). I did not watch it again till this weekend and I do know why I have never watched it again now, it was simply torture.
“We played a good game and could have won the game. They scored the decisive goal and we didn’t. You can see how experienced Madrid are.”
Liverpool are ending a disappointing season at dwelling, sitting eighth within the Premier League standings, 19 factors behind leaders Arsenal.
Klopp doesn’t consider which means Liverpool ought to go into Tuesday’s conflict towards the report 14-time European champions with any kind of nervousness.
“I’m really happy that we can play this game now instead of a few weeks ago,” Klopp stated. “We have to play one tremendous recreation. Two tremendous video games to be sincere. I’ve no downside with that.
“We at all times work so laborious to qualify for the Champions League so I feel you need to cherish these moments. It will likely be a particular match.
“I hope Anfield is on their toes. They saw us in a better position in the last two matches, there are more things to look forward to. This is Real Madrid. We cannot play this game without respect. They are absolutely world class. It’s a well-established team and that’s why it’s so tough. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.”
Klopp additionally stated there’s a “chance” Darwin Nunez may very well be match to play towards Real. The Uruguayan ahead went out with a shoulder harm towards Newcastle United on the weekend.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
