Anfield the key

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Al Campbell
With Liverpool winning their group they get to play the second leg of their Champions League last sixteen clash with Barcelona at home. Rafa Benitez believes that gives them an advantage as the Anfield crowd can spur the side onto victory.

"The main thing for us is we know we'll play the second game at Anfield. This could be an important factor for us," he added.
 
"It's an amazing atmosphere in our stadium when we play in Europe, and we know how good our fans are at putting pressure on other teams.
 
"But I know it will be the first game which can make things possible for us. Last season we paid because we lost a late goal in Benfica and that cost us in the second leg."