Tough test for Liverpool

8220;If we need to score two, or maybe even three, then why not? We will score. with strikers, it is a question of luck. We are creating chances for them and they are creating their own,8221; Benitez said.

Benfica, who knocked out Manchester United in the group stage, have been bolstered by a pick-up in their form of late and the return from injury of Italy international striker Fabrizio Miccoli.

Dutch coach Ronald Koeman said: 8220;It will be complicated in Liverpool but sometimes we play better against these big names than against weaker teams. 8220;I want my team to play good football no matter who our adversary is. But this doesn8217;t mean that, if needed, we won8217;t defend.8221;