Manchester United legend Gary Neville says Liverpool are capable of beating Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals.

Tonight, the Reds are preparing to use last week's 2-0 first leg win at Anfield as a springboard into a semi-final against Barca.

And Neville says: "When you get into the semi-final you're definitely good enough to win the competition.

"But that first five minutes against Manchester United - they're likely to play Liverpool in the semi-final and Liverpool are a lot better than United and won't let them off the hook like that.

"Liverpool's front three will cause massive problems so I think it's a 50-50 tie that semi-final.

"I wouldn't say it's Barcelona as favourites by any stretch of the imagination.

"Liverpool are a good side and have a lot more energy than this Barcelona team. They don't have as much control or rhythm in midfield but I think certainly they can match them defensively and up top."