Jurgen Klopp confident of a miracle in Spain in Champions League clash with Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp confident of a miracle in Spain in Champions League clash with Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp is dreaming of a miracle in Spain in Champions League clash with Real Madrid, as Reds attempt to overturn 5-2 aggregate deficit

The manager of Liverpool believes there is a potential for a turnaround that would surpass Barcelona at Anfield. The idea of the team that lost at Bournemouth creating history at the Bernabeu may make you laugh and shake your head incredulously, but Klopp is an ardent dreamer.

On Tuesday night, Klopp was aware that he was alone in this area, surrounded by skeptics who were adamant that Liverpool would not be able to score four goals in a row and overturn a 5-2 deficit. This skeptic included.

The fact that Jordan Henderson, who becomes a force of nature in these kind of situations, is unable to play because of illness has made the situation even more difficult. The absence of Liverpool’s captain will be felt because of his aggressiveness. Another absentee is Stefan Bajcetic, who has a stress fracture.

But, again, Klopp smiled. When you are already beaten in the eyes of the world, what is there to lose? Real Madrid, it must be recognised, are a far different proposition to the Barcelona team that melted in 2019 but, while there are 90 minutes to be played, anything is possible.

‘What I said after the game three weeks ago was that Madrid are through to next round,’ Klopp said. ‘But three weeks later, we know there is a game to play and if it is only a one per cent chance, I would like to give it a try.

In this room, 100 per cent of people think we have no chance. If I am the only one who thinks we have a little, that’s fine. We are not saying: “we are coming, be careful!” and, to win, we are going to have to play really well.

Liverpool are looking to overturn a 5-2 defeat at Anfield (Getty Images)

‘It’s Real Madrid, they are three goals up. It’s not something you want for Christmas, but we have nothing to lose. We are alone with a little belief, in with a chance of doing it. If we can surprise ourselves in a negative way, then we should be able to surprise ourselves in a positive way.’

He might be dreaming but, equally, he is not a fantasist. Madrid, who are arguably the greatest Champions League side we have seen with five trophy lifts since 2014, are going to fight fire with fire and Carlo Ancelotti has promised they will be looking for more goals to secure their progress.

Klopp continued ‘If we do not play a good game of football then they can give you a proper, proper knock,’ Klopp acknowledged. ‘They have won so much that is something to admire. They have all my respect. But we respect the competition too much not to give this a proper try.’

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