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REVEALED: Benfica were given the task to 'become' Tottenham to HELP Liverpool win the Champions League in Madrid... now three years later the Portuguese side's mission is to upset the odds and knock Jurgen Klopp's side OUT of the competition

Benfica are hoping to pull off a stunning upset against Liverpool just three seasons after they were given the task of helping the Reds win the Champions League.

Jurgen Klopp's side beat Tottenham 2-0 to win Europe's most prestigious trophy thanks to goals from Mo Salah and Divock Origi.

Going into the match, there was a three week break between the end of the domestic season and the start of the final which took place at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano.

Liverpool have been handed a favourable draw on paper as they play Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals
Benfica upset the odds in the last round and hope to cause a bigger upset against Liverpool

In a bid to keep fresh, Liverpool needed to play a team who would also take on the role of Tottenham to help the Reds prepare tactically for the final.