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Liverpool defender Manquillo up for Ronaldo test

Liverpool defender Javi Manquillo says he hopes to face Champions League opponents Real Madrid.

The former Atletico Madrid stopper particularly hopes to meet Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manquillo said: "I am a Colchonero (Atleti) and it is always different against Madrid.

"You have to approach the game like it's different, to play to our strengths and look for the three points. It's obvious that Madrid is a big team with big stars. It will be an interesting match. I am especially looking forward to possibly playing against Cristiano but I will try to stay focused and play a good match."

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