After two years from 2018's Champions League finals, Liverpool and Real Madrid will face each other again. The two giants will collide for the place in the last four of the Champions League's current campaign. Ahead of the first leg clash, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has faced the press. On Liverpool's defence and the test against Madrid
"It helps massively if you work longer together [in defence]. The whole lineup played with big determination, everyone felt responsibility. Tomorrow will be a proper test for that by the way."On Kyiv and Sergio Ramos
"My motivation is the highest level, we play Real Madrid, it's not because of 2018. But of course I remember the game. If someone asked me a week after the game if I would invite Ramos to my birthday, I would say no. A strange night, but long ago." "I cannot get that feeling back, that anger or whatever, so I don't even try. We want to show how good we are. If we are better than Real Madrid then we can go through."On Liverpool's chances against Real
"We were good in the [2018] game. Real came back. Actually, our team is built for this type of game. We are facing a footballing playing side which helps. We have a chance. Absolutely. Everyone says Real are favourites, great." "No-one is interested looking back in 25 years that we were good for 25 minutes in that final. We feel good now in our situation but we face a difficult opponent."When asked what has gone wrong this season
"I am not so determined to show the world how good we are to be honest. It's about us wanting to get whatever is possible out of this season. We have created the basis, we are still in the fight for CL spots as well." "I gave an interview to Lothar Matthaus and I said it looks unlikely for top four but now it looks better. We have to chase the teams ahead and Real Madrid tomorrow who are in a really good moment. Very experience. If someone knows how to win CL it is Real Madrid."When asked about becoming Madrid boss one day!
"At the end of my career, if I had only 3 clubs then it is not too bad, eh? I would not regret it. When we flew out I regret we don't live here! Weather is so much better here. You are blessed!"When asked which Spanish side would suit him most
"There are three good clubs. I would fit to all of them. Only problem I have is my Spanish is really bad! You wouldn't enjoy having me in Spain with broken Spanish. All the clubs have great managers. Real Mallorca would be nice!"Is 'revenge' on Klopp's mind?
"Revenge for 2018? In general, no. Not a revenge tour. Life is like this. I don't believe in it but it would be nice to get through. They are outstanding and know exactly how it goes. Nothing to do with PL situation as well."When asked if Firmino and Jota can start
"You will have to wait! Did Zinedine say anything about lineups? We will see. But it looked good huh at Arsenal? Looked good at Man City too."On the possibility of starting all four forwards together
“There will be a moment when we give it a try. Is it tomorrow? We will see.”