Liverpool will be a formidable test for us, Conceicao admits (Guardian)

Porto boss Sergio Conceicao is fired up for today’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against a Liverpool side he believes are “sometimes” the best in the world.

The Premier League leaders triumphed 2-0 in the first leg and are firm favourites to reach the semi-final, where they will face either Barcelona or Manchester United.

Porto were thrashed 5-0 at home by Jurgen Klopp’s side at the last-16 stage last season, while they have never before overturned a two-goal first-leg deficit in the competition.

Conceicao admits they will be facing a formidable test, but he is relishing the chance to go toe-to-toe with the five-time champions of Europe. Read more

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