Barcelona manager Hansi Flick lauded Liverpool in a flattering review of Arne Slot’s squad. The Spanish giants are Liverpool’s nearest Champions League opponents, trailing them by three points in the league phase.
Liverpool will host Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, looking to solidify their position as one of the top two teams in the new competition. Meanwhile, Barcelona travels to Benfica, Darwin Nunez’s former hunting ground, hoping to keep up with the Premier League leaders. Reported By Liverpool echo News.
So far this season, the Reds have been dominant in Europe, winning all six games, including a match against the Ligue 1 side and a trip to PSV Eindhoven to finish the league portion of the competition.
Liverpool has been praised for their strong performance in the first half of the season, leading both league competitions and reaching the Carabao Cup semi-final. However, Flick did not comment on their chances of winning a seventh European title, stating, “The future will tell whether we are among the favorites.”
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“The Champions League is one of the most difficult competitions to win, but we must strive.
“When I look at Liverpool, I see a team with tremendous power. They’re one of my favorite teams in the world right now. We’re doing well, but there are some really talented teams out there, and we’re competing on three fronts.
“Benfica is a very good squad, and it’s exciting to watch them develop. Angel Di Maria is one of my favorite players. Let us see how we do tomorrow.
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