Babel: Champions League Can Unlock Different Level Of Motivation For Liverpool Players

Former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel believes that beating Atlético Madrid in the Champions League will give the Reds a major boost. Recall that Liverpool have won four of their nine previous meetings against Atlético, who have three victories. Read Also:2026 FIBA WWC: D'Tigress Suffer Humiliating 111-56 Loss To France In Final Group Game In a chat with TribalFootball, the former Dutch international believes beating the Spanish giants under manager Andoni Iraola will provide crucial momentum for the squad. 'It will be a big test for Andoni Iraola, but we know that the Champions League can unlock a different level of focus and motivation for players and a manager. Everyone wants to play in it, and for a team like Liverpool, it often brings out a different level of desire. Result 1xBet Odds 1xBet Liverpool FC 1.731 1xbet X Draw 4.225 1xbet Atletico Madrid 4.73 1xbet View tips Tipster Insights No Draw 14/15 Atletico Madrid didn't draw in 14 of their last 15 UEFA Champions League matches. Liverpool FC over 0.5 goals 9/10 Liverpool FC scored more than 0.5 goals in 9 of the last 10 home matches. Liverpool FC win 6/10 Atletico Madrid has lost 6 of their last 10 away matches. 'I think the competition could be beneficial to their overall season and has to be seen as a bonus and not a distraction from the Premier League. 'I think the Champions League draw can be a real positive to Liverpool's season. They can slowly grow into the tournament, find their form and their shape. In my opinion, it is a draw they shouldn't complain about. Read Also:AC Milan Celebrate Chukwueze's Second League Assist This Season 'Playing Atletico Madrid at home is potentially the biggest game and can give the squad a boost and extra confidence. It shows the world that Liverpool is still there. Football is like a coin, you flip it and sometimes it falls on the right side for you, and all of a sudden everything can change in a positive way.'