Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has set the stage for a monumental Anfield night, declaring his team needs "something very special" to overturn a 2-0 deficit against European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

Following a difficult first-leg loss in Paris, the Reds regained some vital momentum with a 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday. Now, the focus shifts entirely to one of football's most iconic stages, where legendary European comebacks are part of the club's fabric.

"We need something very special to happen otherwise we will have no chance," said van Dijk. "If we play like we did in Paris then we will have no chance anyway, in my opinion. The fans will probably be the most important factor, together with our performance."

The Dutch defender, no stranger to epic Anfield nights, emphasized the unique connection required. "I've been very lucky to experience those nights where the connection between the fans and the performance has been unbelievable. There is an opportunity on Tuesday to come up with a good gameplan and fight for it for 90-plus minutes."

Acknowledging the privilege of being in the last eight, van Dijk issued a rallying cry rooted in club identity: "We have to remember we are Liverpool. We have to make it a memorable night."

The build-up has been tinged with off-pitch concerns, as fans protested ticket price increases during the Fulham match. Addressing the discontent, van Dijk stated, "I think the fans are the heart and soul of the club... In my opinion our fans are the club. It's important that these things get solved because it benefits no-one."

All eyes will now be on whether the famous Anfield atmosphere can once again become Liverpool's twelfth man, fueling a performance special enough to shock the reigning champions and continue their European journey.