Thomas Partey has asserted that Atletico Madrid are "used to difficult situations" hence are well prepared to host reigning Champions League kings Liverpool in the first leg Round of 16 tie at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Los Rojiblancos - who have generally struggled for form this season - were on the cusp of elimination during the group phase, but clinched a 2-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow to get the desired job done.
The Reds, meanwhile topped Group E, with only Napoli stopping them in their tracks.
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"We know it's not going to be easy," Partey told CNN.