Porto midfielder Marko Grujic: Liverpool clear Champions League group favourites | OneFootball

Porto midfielder Marko Grujic admits Liverpool are out in front in their Champions League group battle.

Grujic, formerly of the Reds, has been impressed with Liverpool and admits they 'had the lead' before the games had even begun.

“My former club were in the lead even before the start, they played great and justified all expectations," he told Sportski Zurnal.

“We cannot threaten Liverpool after a convincing defeat in the first match. We did not deserve such a convincing defeat at our stadium.

"We will try to be better at Anfield and get closer to the knockout phase. We will have a great opportunity to qualify for the eighth finals against Madrid.

"Winning second place in such a strong group would be a great success for us.

"We will try to prepare as best we can, we will have support from the stands and I hope to secure a place among the 16 best teams."