UEFA Champions League 2017/18: Round of 16 draw analysis

Juventus v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final
The top 16 sides learnt their knockout stage today

#6 FC Porto vs Liverpool

Liverpool FC v Spartak Moskva - UEFA Champions League
Liverpool were the second highest goal scorers in the group stage

Liverpool's Fab Four were at their dangerous best in the Champions League group stage and despite some disappointing draws, the Reds managed to win their group, scoring 23 goals in 6 games. FC Porto were one of the surprise packages this season as the Portuguese giants defeated the likes of AS Monaco and RB Leipzig with ease.

FC Porto are a dangerous proposition at home with the same can be said about their opponents. Mohammad Salah has been one of the best players in the Champions League so far and he will be up against Porto's Vincent Aboubakar who has already bagged 20 goals this season. Though this looks like a cakewalk for Liverpool on paper, FC Porto can prove to be a tricky draw for Jurgen Klopp and his men.

Predicted winners: Liverpool

Head to Head: Played - 4, Liverpool - 2, FC Porto - 0, Draw - 2

Goal aggregate: Liverpool 7-2 FC Porto

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Edited by Amit Mishra
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