Villarreal defender Albiol: Liverpool strongest team in Champions League | OneFootball

Villarreal captain Raul Albiol knows they're in for a tough night at Champions League opponents Liverpool.

The Reds host the first-leg of the semifinal on Wednesday evening.

Albiol said, "Now comes Liverpool, a rival that we know will make us have bad moments many times, since it is a team that is in its best form right now. For me it is the strongest rival left in the competition.

"A rival with whom he is going to have to suffer quite a few times, much more at home. They are a team that submits you a lot and more in their stadium with their fans, they play with a lot of intensity and we know that at times it will be very complicated for us. For this reason, we know that it will be tough and a long tie, in which we hope to maintain that strength.

"They have six forwards who could start all six without problems. They also have great players in all lines, a team that has great stars. It is a historic club and as such we know what it is and what it means."