Cruyff: Liverpool are the team to avoid

Last updated : 17 March 2009 By Adam Bryant
Rafael Benitez's side demolished Real Madrid in the last round and went on to humiliate Manchester United four days later, and the Dutchman was impressed with what he saw.

"Against Madrid, Liverpool became a steamroller, and for sure, many of those who feared playing against Manchester United don't want to face Liverpool now," he said.

"Because of the manner in which they demolished Madrid and then thrashed United they are clearly the side everyone will want to avoid."

"Barcelona can defeat any team, but I'm sure they have noticed Liverpool now. They were two convincing and prestigious victories but each was different.

"Against Madrid, Liverpool went on the pitch to attack and press them. Against Manchester, they went shoulder to shoulder and the game finally turned their way thanks to one incident - Vidic's dismissal and the free-kick."

The draw for the quater-finals of the Champions League will take place on Friday.

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