It has felt like an eternity since Champions League football last graced the sporting calendar, but tonight finally sees the return of Europe’s elite competition after two months, and it is a big one for Liverpool.
MATCHDAY @Atleti (A) Back in @ChampionsLeague action tonight pic.twitter.com/FLOGnG6iDr
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 18, 2020
The Reds make the trip to the same stadium where they lifted their sixth Champions League title last season as Jurgen Klopp’s men take on Atletico Madrid in the first-leg of their Round of 16 tie against the La Liga giants, with plenty of fans and critics pondering if Liverpool can win the competition for the seventh time in their history.
Can Liverpool win the Champions League for a seventh time?
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And lots of Liverpool fans on social media are buzzing for the return of the Champions League tonight, with many supporters confident in the Merseyside club getting off to a winning start again Diego Simeone’s side.
Here’s what lots of Liverpool supporters had to say about tonight’s game on Twitter…
Yesss we go again
— (@ChrisvLFC) February 18, 2020
Let’s go ladssss
— Tok Ketua (@nyenyelss) February 18, 2020
7th UCL Title. Bring it home #YNWA
— One Liverpool Legend (@bmkbrunner) February 18, 2020
So excited! Go reds!
— Bladet (@jox42) February 18, 2020
Let’s gooo reds
— yaz (@yaz_1110) February 18, 2020
You can do it boys tonight, you can win, go on.
— Muhammad Al Gali (@doctormoha56789) February 18, 2020
Liverpool this weekend secured their place in next season’s Champions League competition with a 1-0 win against Norwich City.