Javier Mascherano says tonight's Europa League semi at Atletico Madrid is Liverpool's biggest game of the season.

It has been a largely disappointing season for the Reds, who have also played a game more than Spurs, and Benitez's men are determined to try and end it on a high note with victory in the Europa League.

When asked about the importance of tomorrow's game, Mascherano said: "Trophies are the main thing. I said this a few weeks ago. This is the biggest game of this season for us.

"We will come to the stadium and we will try to do our best. After a long trip we are together, we are thinking of the game and we know if our mindset is right we can get a good result."