Zinedine Zidane joked his Real Madrid side would have no issues beating last season's winners Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The La Liga giants had already secured their knockout berth before their 3-1 win over Club Brugge on Wednesday and can now turn their attention to the draw for the next stage, which takes place on Monday.
Madrid finished second in Group A, five points behind Paris Saint-Germain, which means they will be drawn against the winners of another group, potentially Jurgen Klopp's Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Asked if the Reds were a team to be avoided, Zidane smiled and said: "If we play Liverpool, we will eliminate them."
More soberly, he added: "We can't do anything about the draw."
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liqsapphire
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can someone tell this man that karius is not available this time
Biyablmsz
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We will make themsell their keeper again [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
peterntoko
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we accept that challenge. besides we have unfinished business to settle
Wiseup10
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Real Madrid different from quickly corner taken
GunnerXD
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We are Real Madrid the best club in the world, we dont care the team we play we will eliminate them
Qaa5833b
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Nice spirit Zidane.
Onos
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Zidane, please try find a way to ask Valverde or Barcelona 1st and see if you truly stand a chance against miracle makers that never walk alone.
naelkayyali
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Real Madrid fans right now [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] plz not the Reds
Hafiz3011
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It is one thing to defeat this Liverpool in a one off match or on neutral ground. But on a 2 legs knockout tie and a trip to Anfield on a European night is entirely another. Many have boasted similar confidence before and left with their tail between their legs.
ozzy7
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real madrid is the only team liverpool can’t beat, so bring them on!!
Naabcdouy
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when zizou says something just believe him
Pohabklmu
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La liga is the best league I hope real Madrid go through