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Joao Felix Says Liverpool 'Most Difficult Team to Face' Ahead of Last-16 UCL Tie

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Joao Felix is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge Atletico Madrid are facing in the first knockout phase of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.

Atleti are drawn against holders Liverpool in the last 16, with the first leg set to take place at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on February 18. Felix, who is Atletico's record signing, rated Liverpool highly during an interview with Eleven Sports (h/t Goal):

"It will be a very difficult tie. Perhaps of all the teams, they are the most difficult team.