Fabio Aurelio sees no reason why Liverpool should be scared of Real Madrid.
Reds full-back refutes fear claims ahead of Real showdown
Fabio Aurelio sees no reason why Liverpool should be scared of Real Madrid ahead of their second leg showdown.
Prior to Yossi Benayoun's winner at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their last 16 double-header, Real midfielder Rafael van der Vaart claimed the Reds were afraid of their Spanish opponents.
But the Dutchman was left to rue his comments as the win in Madrid saw Liverpool officially announced as the best team in Europe, according to Uefa's latest rankings.
The Reds left-back is confident they can reach the last eight again, while taking a swipe at Madrid's under-achievement in Europe's premier competition.
Consistency
"If you look at the last few Champions League campaigns, Liverpool have been in the last four consistently," Aurelio said.
"And we have reached two finals in recent seasons. Where were Madrid?
"They are a great club with great history in Europe, but Liverpool are also famous in the competition."
Aurelio was one of seven players in Liverpool's starting line-up against Real to have played in Spain and he added: "We are not frightened of anyone.
"Certainly, from my point of view, I am used to playing against Real every season from my time in Spain, as are many of our players.
"But aside from that, we are Liverpool, and we do not have to be afraid of anyone.
"And the draw we achieved in Madrid certainly excited all of our players."
