Wed Nov 27 14:28:07 UTC 2024: ## Liverpool Captain Van Dijk Rejects Need for Extra Motivation Against Real Madrid

**Liverpool, England** – Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has stated he doesn’t need extra motivation for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid, despite the Reds’ two previous Champions League final defeats to the Spanish giants. Van Dijk, who experienced losses to Real Madrid in 2018 and 2022, acknowledged the pain of those defeats but insisted he and his team are focused and ready for the challenge. He emphasized that needing extra motivation for a game of this magnitude would indicate a problem, and he feels no such issue within the squad. The Dutch defender praised Real Madrid’s players and manager, anticipating a tough match at Anfield.

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