After the latest thrilling instalment in their epic rivalry, the hope is that Manchester City and Liverpool can meet again in the biggest club game of all.
City and Liverpool will resume their rivalry at Wembley on Saturday in the FA Cup semi-final, although the personnel on both sides is likely to change from Sunday's pulsating 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. But with Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp's sides serving up football on such an exalted level, and with both sides on opposite sides of the Champions League draw, there remains the tantalising prospect of both meeting in the final in Paris on May 28.
While Liverpool's place in the semi-finals is all but assured, with a 3-1 lead over Benfica heading into Wednesday's return leg at Anfield, City's path to the last four carries far more jeopardy. Guardiola's side take a 1-0 lead to Spanish champions Atletico Madrid, knowing they will have to be at their very best and show their formidable mental resolve if they are to advance to a likely semi-final showdown with Real Madrid.
