Champions League | Klopp hopes Liverpool have timing right as they bid for Real Madrid revenge
The Hindu
Real Madrid have been Liverpool's conquerors in the Champions League thrice in the last five seasons
Jurgen Klopp hopes Liverpool have turned the corner just in time for Real Madrid's visit to Anfield to play the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash — a repeat of last season's final.
Madrid were crowned European champions for the 14th time in Paris after a 1-0 win in a match overshadowed by organisational failings on the part of UEFA and the French authorities that put fans' safety at risk.
Liverpool, who narrowly missed out on an unprecedented quadruple last season, have suffered a hangover during the current campaign, out of both domestic cups and 19 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
But back-to-back wins over Everton and Newcastle have lifted the mood around Anfield and given Klopp's men a shot at qualifying for the Champions League next season via a top-four finish in the English top flight.
"It's the Champions League, it's one of the biggest games in the world. It will be a top football game and I'm really happy we can play it now," Klopp said at his pre-match press conference on Monday.
"If it had been four weeks ago maybe it would've been different, but life is all about timing and maybe we found our feet right in time for this game.
"Now we have these two results and hopefully we can build on it, but we need to play two super games to get through."
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