A little preview ahead of the match

Liverpool and Bayern Munich will meet at Anfield for their first Champions League playoff clash.

Both clubs have won the title 5 times. Liverpool’s last European trophy came in 2005, while German giants won the title in 2013, when they beat Borussia Dortmund at Anfield.

The last European match between Bayern Munich and Merseyside club happened in 2001, when Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard and co won UEFA Super Cup as UEFA cup holders.

History have seen several fantastic players that had experience to play for both clubs. Here are top – 5 presented by Vbetnews Sport.

Dietmar Hamann

Bayern Munich: 1993-1998

Liverpool: 1999-2006

‘Didi’ (as called by Liverpool fans) was part of Rafa Benitez team, that made Istanbul miracle to happen.

Markus Babbel

Bayern Munich: 1994-2000

Liverpool: 2000-2004

Interesting fact, Babbel leaves Bayern in 2000, club wins Champions League in 2001.

Babbel leaves Liverpool in 2004, club wins Champions League in 2005.

Pepe Reina

Liverpool: 2005-2014

Bayern Munich: 2014-2015

Christian Ziege

Bayern Munich: 1990-1997

Liverpool: 2000-2001

Won UEFA Cup with Liverpool in 2001

Xabi Alonso

Liverpool: 2004-2009

Bayern Munich: 2014-2017

Legend of both clubs