Liverpool should not fear nightmare Champions League draw after PSG route
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool is facing up to a tough run of games if it is to make it to the Champions League final, but Arne Slot's side shouldn't be worried about the worst-case scenarioLiverpool shouldn't hold any fears about its path to the Champions League final(Image: Getty Images)If Liverpool is going to be crowned European champion for a seventh time, it’s going to have to do it the hard way.The Reds have had their route to the Champions League final mapped out now, and it’s not going to be an easy ride. Having landed Galatasaray in the last-16, you won’t find many people - even rival supporters - who would say Arne Slot’s side has been thrown into the tougher side of the draw.Overcome their Turkish opponents, who they’ve already lost to this season, and they could face the prospect of coming up against the defending European champions, followed by the most successful club in European history, or by far the biggest side in Germany.READ MORE: Liverpool injury boost is coming - and it's perfect timing for Arne SlotREAD MORE: Liverpool told how Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo will react to Rio Ngumoha emergenceFor the second year in a row, Liverpool has been dealt a tough hand.
Supporters will no doubt look at Arsenal’s potential route, which could see it face one of Bodo/Glimt or Sporting CP in the quarterfinals before a potential semifinal against Tottenham, and wonder whether Mikel Arteta’s side already has its flight booked for Budapest in May.But while the Reds will almost certainly have to come through much sterner examinations, there’s no reason why they should go into the knockout stages with any fear.We won’t go as far as Jamie Carragher, but Liverpool should be confident of getting revenge on Galatasaray. The last trip to Istanbul may have ended in defeat, but a lot has changed since that game in Istanbul, and the second leg being at Anfield certainly changes the complexion of the tie.Liverpool could face PSG and Bayern Munich on the way to the Champions League final(Image: Getty Images)Although Galatasaray is a tough prospect at home, it isn’t exactly the greatest of travelers.
It’s already recorded defeats at Eintracht Frankfurt, Monaco, Manchester City and Juventus - three of whom have now exited the competition.And should Liverpool come through its first test, then a tough run in the quarterfinals and semifinals shouldn’t be seen as a bad thing.As we’ve seen time and time again this season, some of the Reds’ biggest problems have come when they’ve been pitted against the so-called smaller sides. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.What’s more, a difficult run can be the catalyst for a run to the final.Just look at last year’s final two: PSG of course overcame Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal, while Inter Milan had to face Bayern and Barcelona before eventually coming unstuck against the French giant.And let’s face it, the worst-case scenario, which could see Liverpool facing PSG and Bayern, is a lot more exciting for supporters than the prospect of facing Chelsea and Man City.There might be a lot riding on the Champions League for the Reds this season, but there’s nothing for them to fear.