“Don’t need extra fuel” – Virgil van Dijk determined to beat Real Madrid for the first time | OneFootball

Real Madrid are set to take on Liverpool on Wednesday in what could be a must-win game for Los Blancos.

With just six points in four matches, Real Madrid are in a spot of bother and cannot afford to drop points, as they seek a top eight finish.

Heading into this game, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk offered his thoughts on Real Madrid. The Dutchman, who has never won against Los Blancos, is determined to bring an end to his poor record against the reigning European champions.

Van Dijk on facing Real Madrid

“If you lose two Champions League finals I think that is very, very painful,” he said in a recent media interaction (h/t Irish News).

“I’ve never won against them in my time at Liverpool or as a time as a football player.

“They found a way to win always in the past against us and it was tough. They have fantastic players, a fantastic manager, and it won’t be any different on Wednesday,” the defender added.

Van Dijk faced Real Madrid four times as a Liverpool player, with all four ending in defeats for the Reds. Two of them have come in Champions League finals.

But the Dutchman claims he needs no extra fuel to prepare for this game, stating, “I’m not that kind of guy who needs extra fuel, extra pain, in order to be better. If you need extra motivation for a Champions League game against Real Madrid then there is something wrong.”

Van Dijk is ready for the Real Madrid challenge (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

“I don’t sense that whatsoever from the team. I know myself I am really looking forward to it and hopefully we can make it a special night together with our fans.

“I think if we win we will qualify for the knockouts so there are so many good things at stake, hopefully we can make it,” the Dutchman added.

Talking about Real Madrid’s quality as a team, van Dijk praised their ability to churn out wins in important matches.

“You are playing Real Madrid, they have quality players all over the pitch. They are one of the biggest clubs in world football and definitely in Europe over the last years,” he said.

“We stay level-headed and work hard and hopefully we will get a result. It is definitely going to happen we will play against very good players but it is the stage you want to be be playing at.

“I’m really looking forward to Wednesday and we can make it a special night,” he concluded.