"We can qualify to the quarter finals" - Atleti's Jan Oblak

The Reds will begin the knock stage on the grounds where they won their sixth European Cup against Spurs

"We can qualify to the quarter finals" - Atleti's Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak

Atletico Madrid’s goalkeeper, Jan Oblak says his side is confident they can knock Liverpool out and make the quarter finals in the UEFA Champions League.

Reigning Champions League winners Liverpool take on Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, but Los Rojiblancos are not intimidated by the quality of the Reds.

Although Atleti could have had a much easier draw on paper, Diego Simeone's men are aware that they have to measure themselves against the best teams in order to progress in the tournament.

Neither this year, nor last season, did Atleti have any luck in the draw for the Round of 16.

 

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Juventus eliminated Atleti back in March and in two months they will have to take on Liverpool, who are in top form at the moment.

Jan Oblak will be called to face one of Europe's most lethal tridents in Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane, but he is confident that he team can go through to the next round.

"Liverpool are a great team, but we will face them with great enthusiasm," Oblak said after Monday's draw.

"I have no doubt that if we do things well, we can qualify to the quarter finals."