Barcelona manager reacts to Champions League draw as he reveals Premier League team he is scared of

Barcelona manager reacts to Champions League draw as he reveals Premier League team he is scared of

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is excited after the Catalan side avoid Premier League giants Liverpool in the last-16 draw held on Monday, December 17 in Nyon, Switzerland.

According to givemesport .com report, Valverde never wanted to see Barcelona face Liverpool after the Jurgen Klopp's side finished as runners-up in Group C behind Paris Saint-Germain and ahead of Napoli and Red Star Belgrade.

"We are pleased with the Round of 16 draw. We wanted to avoid a rival like Liverpool, the current runners-up in Europe," Valverde was quoted as saying by RAC1.

Interestingly, the Camp Nou dwellers will now tackle Ligue 1 side Lyon in the knockout stages, and are tipped as favourites to progress to the quarter-finals rounds.

"Lyon will not be easy, as they have been able to compete for top-spot in the group stages at Manchester City," Valverde added.

Already, bookmakers are tipping Premier League leaders Manchester City as favourites for the Champions League, with Barcelona rated as second favourites.

However, moments after the Monday's draw the Reds are now tipped fifth favourites behind the quartet of Manchester City, Barcelona, Juventus and PSG.

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