Etihad scouts made a personal check on Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez in the recent Champions League triumph over Liverpool, according to Spanish media.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp feels home advantage will be key when they host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Saul Niguez's early strike proved enough for Atletico Madrid as they beat Liverpool 1-0 in the last-16 of the Champions League.