Champions League: Round of 16 ties ranked

For the first time since 2009, the Reds will play in the Round of 16, in the Champions League.

FC Porto, will stand in Liverpool’s way of a quarterfinal berth and they have one secret weapon.

Vincent Aboubakar is the typical striker that gives the Reds defense and their fans nightmares. He is a strong, quick striker, who can put a body on defenders, and shoot the ball from distance.

This will be a big test for Virgil van Dijk, Dejan Lovren, and the struggling defense. Aboubakar can single-handedly, win this tie for Porto. We have seen strikers win ties by themselves before – Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, and others for example.

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Aboubakar is no different. For Liverpool, the fearsome foursome up front must continue their incredible form, they’ve been in this season.

Mohamed Salah’s already a Premier League hero for Liverpool and an Egyptian legend. This is his chance to be a European hero, for faithful fans of Klopp’s boys.

Salah or Aboubakar, will claim the glory in this entertaining tie.

Leg 1 – Wednesday 2/14 – 2:45 pm EST – Estadio do Dragao

Leg 2 – Tuesday 3/6 – 2:45 pm EST – Anfield