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Absence of fans will help Real Madrid against Liverpool, says Benitez

FILE: December 12, 2015  Real Madrid's coach Rafael Benitez during a press conference at Valdebebas sport city in Madrid [AFP]

Real Madrid will benefit more than Liverpool from the absence of fans in their Champions League quarter-final, said Rafa Benitez.

Liverpool face Madrid in Spain later on Tuesday before next week's return fixture at Anfield, where the Merseyside club have struggled in the Premier League this season, with matches taking place without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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