"It wasn't about sending a message to anyone, it was about winning the game and letting our football do the talking. At the start of every season, our aim is to win this competition. We know the importance of it, for the club and for the fans and we know what it means with the club being the most successful in this competition."
"There's an expectation and demand. There's no reason why we can't go on and win it. We're more than ready to face whatever challenges come next."
Liverpool finished third in the Champions League league phase, guaranteeing progression to the knockout stages. The Reds will encounter either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray in the last 16, both teams capable of challenging Arne Slot's squad. Liverpool defeated Atletico in November but lost to Galatasaray in September. Either fixture could lead to a potential matchup with Real Madrid in subsequent rounds. Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's former player, expressed readiness to face any opponent, emphasizing that Real Madrid's goal is to win the competition and they are prepared for whatever challenges emerge.
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Read at Express.co.uk
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