Predicted Liverpool XI: Atletico (H)

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Predicted Liverpool XI: Atletico (H)

Liverpool will hope to overturn a 1-0 deficit when they face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie at Anfield tonight.

Jurgen Klopp’s men were below-par in the first leg and probably deserve to be a goal down heading into the second game.

Now, they will aim to put up a better performance and get across the line against sturdy opponents.

For the record, Atleti, under Diego Simeone, are yet to loose a two-legged tie in Europe against any team that doesn’t have Cristiano Ronaldo in their team.

Despite having a slender advantage, they are expected to sit deep, frustrate Liverpool and look create chances on the break or from set-pieces.

For the Reds, the challenge is an uphill one that requires a special performance.

In terms of their team news, Alisson is confirmed out for this game, while captain Jordan Henderson is back fit.

That all being said, here’s how we think Klopp may line his XI up:

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