Dirk Kuyt believes Liverpool can draw on their performances against Real Madrid to re-ignite their Premier League title challenge against leaders Manchester United on Saturday.
The foundation for a 5-0 aggregate Champions League last-16 victory over the nine-time European champions was set up by Yossi Benayoun's solitary goal in the Bernabeu a fortnight ago.
Kuyt said that experience in the Spanish capital, in particular, would be invaluable as they make the short trip to Old Trafford for the lunchtime kick-off.
"This was a great result and performance in the Champions League, but it's also great going into our next game on Saturday," said the Dutchman after the club's 4-0 demolition of Real at Anfield last night.
"It gives us confidence and we're really looking forward to the weekend now. “Man Utd are playing very well - they've had some great results - but we'll see what we can do on Saturday.
“Of course Liverpool have to win every game but it will be very difficult against a side like Manchester United.
“It was the same for us when we played Madrid two weeks ago. We will give it a try.”
Liverpool's tactics surprised many against Juande Ramos' side as they began the match at lightning pace and could have been 3-0 up even before Fernando Torres' 16th-minute opener.
Two goals from captain Steven Gerrard - his first a controversial penalty for handball when the ball clearly struck ex-Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze's shoulder - and a late effort from Andrea Dossena wrapped up victory.
Winger Ryan Babel and central midfielder Javier Mascherano also excelled and Kuyt said it was important, with 10 matches left in the Premier League and a Champions League quarter-final to look forward to, that everyone stepped up their game.
"Everyone knows how important Gerrard and Torres are to the team but Babel had a great performance and put in a great assist for Stevie," added the Dutchman.
"He was also involved in Dossena's goal. He's worked really hard over the past couple of weeks, so deserves all the credit he's going to get.
"I don't know whether or not it's the best we've played since I've been here, but if you beat Real Madrid 5-0 overall it's great and hopefully it will prove to be one of our biggest results."
Wirral-born former youth team captain Jay Spearing replaced Gerrard for the last 16 minutes to make his home debut and was left stunned by the experience.
"I could hear the crowd singing my name and I couldn't think straight," said the 20-year-old, who made his first appearance for the club in December's group game against PSV Eindhoven in Holland.
"Quite a few of the lads said congratulations at the end of the game and if I keep working hard I might get another chance.
