Pool in UCL tonight

Not many expected a Do or die situation as far as the group stage goes this season, but after the last Champions League game, supposedly the 2nd easiest game out of 6, Liverpool lost. And 1 point out of 6 is bad, by Liverpool's standards anyways.

This time, the opponent is Besiktas. In Istanbul. Istanbul might be memorable for the UCL final win 2 years ago, but the last time Pool came, they lost 3-2 in a meaning less game.

Both team knows that defeat would mean end that they will very well not progress pass the group stages, which means 3 points today brings a lot of significance to the equation.

Liverpool might be still unbeaten in the Premier League this season but are yet to replicate that form in the UEFA Champions League and must make do so without Fernando Torres, ruled out by a thigh injury. Benítez recognises the increasingly urgent need to kick-start a stuttering campaign, explaining: "It is a very short competition and you have to perform well in every game. Both sides want to win and we know the game will played in front of passionate supporters and against tough opponents."

As usual, it is hard to guess who will be starting for Liverpool tonight.

Prediction: 3-1 win to Liverpool.