Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: The Reds Have Beautiful Memories at Wanda Metropolitano

DBasia.news –  Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp admitted he had expected to meet Atletico in the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Reds will return to Wanda Metropolitano in the last 16 on February 18, before returning to Anfield on March 11.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp witnessed the draw in Qatar in preparation for the Club World Cup. Klopp hopes the match against Atletico will be a quality match.

“This is an interesting lottery result. Before the draw, I really thought it would be Madrid, one of two clubs. And so it was,” Klopp said in Liverpool’s official match.

“Madrid is a place where we only have fantastic memories. So it is extraordinary. But this time we fought Atletico there and that is their home. “

“So, very, very good. Good lottery results. “I don’t think Diego Simeone is running and happy that he got Liverpool,” Klopp continued.

“It will be a difficult match. Two teams are used to playing intense, different styles and slightly different organizations. But both are ready for the intensity and that makes it quite difficult for both teams.”

In addition, Klopp admitted returning to the Champions League final place was special. But Klopp insisted there was no time for sentimental affairs. “I think so (special), we will see,” he said.

“That’s fantastic. what can I say? I had one of the best nights of my life in this stadium. But this time we had to go there to work and try our best.”