After a spectacular 4-0 mauling of Real Madrid at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League tie, Rafa Benitez was in high spirits and ready to start talking up Liverpool’s chances again.
Speaking ahead of the top-of-the-table clash this weekend, Rafa said:
“I always say I am never satisfied, whatever happens in a game, but that came close. I was always confident about going through when the draw was made, but I never envisaged an aggregate of 5-0,” he said. “People will single out individuals, but I was really pleased with the whole team. Everyone, from one to 11, was superb and it was another outstanding European performance.
“Hopefully, we will have given Manchester United something to think about this Saturday. They are a very good team, but we will go there full of confidence.”
If United win tonight, it should set up a thrilling encounter.