Toby Alderweireld declares defeat in Liverpool gives players the "conviction" of a draw against the Champions League

Toby Alderweireld believes that Tottenham's performance against Liverpool proves she can compete with the best European teams.

The Spurs were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool at Anfield on March 31, but visitors had a lot of chances to win before Alderweireld's goal brought them three points.

And despite the result, the defender is confident that he can pose a problem in facing Manchester City in the Champions League.

Alderweireld said before the first leg on Tuesday in the Spurs' new stadium: "I am confident, especially about the way we played in the Liverpool match, which gives us the conviction.

"In one of the most difficult games of the season, we showed that we could play well, defend and create chances to kill the game.

"I think what we showed in the second half, we have to take that in the match with City. It will be a special evening at the new stadium.

"It will be a high-quality, high-tempo game, but we look forward to it. And we have a chance, of course. "

Belgian Alderweireld will face his international team-mates Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany in what is undoubtedly the choice of the last eight games.

Alderweireld added: "I know Kevin and Vinny very well, of course, and they have a lot of quality. I wish them the best, but we want to win.

"City plays very well, I can not say too much about them because everyone knows how good they are, with their team.

"They have a lot of quality, but our day we can beat any team. We must be at the top of our game to get a result, but we will do our best.