Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard admits he twice could've signed for Real Madrid during his career.Liverpool host Real in the Champions League tonight.
Gerrard revealed: "When a club like Real Madrid are interested in you it's flattering.
"I have had a couple of options through my career to go to Real Madrid but I resisted temptation because of the feeling I had for my hometown club. It might be something I regret down the line for not challenging myself and experiencing another country but I would have had an even bigger regret leaving Liverpool.
"I had a great admiration for Madrid but for me Liverpool is my No 1 club."
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