Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane believes he knows what to expect from Liverpool in their Champions League showdown - and has dismissed fears his team's clash with Barcelona will be a distraction.
The Reds have been drawn against the 13-time European champions in next month's quarter-finals.
Under Zidane, Real won their most recent crown by beating Liverpool in the final in Kiev three years ago.
And the France legend is braced for another almighty tussle with Jurgen Klopp's side.
"We know it's going to be a difficult game," said Zidane, speaking to the media ahead of Real's La Liga trip to Celta Vigo on Saturday. "At this level every team is very tough.
"It's going to be a demanding game. We know about them and they are going to demand more from us physically.
"We cannot say that it is a bad draw or a good one. Whatever happens throughout the season, Liverpool is a team that in a tie can play its card at any time. It is the same as us."
With UK arrivals banned from entering Spain at present, the first leg - due to be played in Madrid's secondary Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium with work ongoing at the Bernabeu - would have to take place in a different county.
However, the Spanish government are reviewing restrictions later this month, and Zidane said: "We don't know what will happen after 30 March.
"We'll play wherever they tell us to play. We'd prefer to play at the Di Stefano, but we'll see what they say".
In between the two legs against Liverpool, Real have the significant fixture of the season's second El Clasico at home to Barcelona.
But Zidane isn't concerned by any impact the fixture may have on his team's European hopes.
"It’s the same every year," he said. "In April, you’re playing for everything.
"But, I don’t worry about that. It’s the day-to-day work that motivates us. We’re alive in two competitions and we want to give our all every day in order to do well in these competitions.”
