Reds won't have advantage claim Barca

The 2005 winners of the European Cup play the 2006 winners next month in the last sixteen of the competition and Barca boss Frank Rijkaard claims the Reds won't have an advantage going into the game despite playing a lot less games.

Liverpool have just three games between now and the first leg in the Nou Camp on February 21st. In contrast Barcelona play six times in that period. However, Rijkaard doesn't believe that will give the Reds the edge.

"That maybe good for us. It could give different players the chance to pay and find their rhythm and to reach match fitness. But it is true that they can focus on the game against us. In any case, we are used to this," said the former Dutch national team coach.