Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool 'can't take comebacks for granted' just because they've stunned opponents in the past as they try and overhaul a 3-1 deficit against Real Madrid.
Klopp's side famously came back from 3-0 down to beat Barcelona 4-0 in the 2019 Champions League semi-finals.
And precisely five years ago on Wednesday they also came from three goals behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 and reach the Europa League semi-finals.
One both occasions, they had a raucous Anfield crowd squarely behind them and that factor will be missing when they host the 13-time European champions.
Klopp said Liverpool can only enjoy another famous European night through belief, application and a performance significantly improved from last week's defeat in Madrid.
Asked about comebacks and the chances of another, Klopp said: 'We will see. Some of the boys were involved in these games [against Dortmund and Barcelona].
'You cannot take it for granted, you never should and could. You don't get a comeback because you had a comeback in the past.
'You have to play really good football in the present. The best situation is when you're not in a situation when you need a comeback.
'But the situation is clear and that's why this competition is so interesting because you have rules like the away goals and it makes it really exciting.
'We should not concede and then if we can create more than in Madrid, and that should be possible because we didn't create too much, we will see what we can do.
'We cannot just take comebacks for granted, especially not without a crowd in the stadium. We have to create out own atmosphere.'
Though Liverpool were second best as the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano last Tuesday, thanks to Mohamed Salah's away goal they can advance with a 2-0 win.
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Jaythan
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the only team that can stop Madrid at this stage is out their waiting for copa del rey and was beaten on Saturday's elclassico
omnei
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Klopp didn't say anything bad. please have some self respect Madrid fan
chizzlekay
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We are coming Show us what you’ve got
Luobdentuy
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You should know Madrid isn't Barcelona or Dortmund. Real Madrid is Real Madrid. They aren't gonna let you play your pattern. They aren't the 13th European Champion for just the fun of it.
Kelse
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Kloop: How did you beat Real madrid ? Pep: I can't tell you I know you will use it as an excuse after you lose again.
asfatty
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let's go an have another great training session with Liverpool 😂😂😂hala madrid ♥️♥️🤩
prince442
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As a liverpool fan...I'm going to be very honest with myself. I really do not see liverpool making through pass this round....its possible but its gonna be extremely difficult.....trust madrid...they won't just sit and defend all through...they are fuckin gonna attack like they are the ones loosing and once they score a single goal...liverpool would have to score 4 good goals in other to qualify and i do not see any chance of this happening. Congrats madrid
Rhykon
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During the weekend we scored Granada 2:1🤣 and on Wednesday night we will be scoring Aston villa team B[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Young04
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Sorry Klopp but you won't come from behind this time... You're not playing Barca so no quick corner. The only thing which will be taken too quickly will be your exit! [Crylaugh]
luubekrsu
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Sorry Klopp but you won't come from behind this time... You're not playing Barca so no quick corner. The only thing which will be taken too quickly will be your exit! [Crylaugh]
This article is meant for UCL members and not UEL.Sorry
Fifbro11
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let's go an have another great training session with Liverpool 😂😂😂hala madrid ♥️♥️🤩
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Go make Klopp eat his comments about his so called proper stadium. Can’t wait to see Klopps best excuse for losing
PYTHONXLX
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As a liverpool fan...I'm going to be very honest with myself. I really do not see liverpool making through pass this round....its possible but its gonna be extremely difficult.....trust madrid...they won't just sit and defend all through...they are fuckin gonna attack like they are the ones loosing and once they score a single goal...liverpool would have to score 4 good goals in other to qualify and i do not see any chance of this happening. Congrats madrid
u talk in a mature way🔥🔥