Xabi wants Real

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Al Campbell
The Liverpool midfielder is hoping the Reds are paired against the nine time winners when the draw for the last sixteen is made in Zurich this morning.

"Of course, we always want to go to new stadiums. For example, we haven't played at the Bernabeu with Liverpool and it would be a good venue to play at," said Alonso.

"We have been back to Spain four times since I have been here. We won at Deportivo La Coruna and Real Betis, as well as Barcelona, and drew with Atletico.

"Hopefully if we go to Spain we can do the same again.

"Whoever we get it will be welcome, but if we get Real it will probably be more welcome."