Liverpool already planning their Champions League victory parade

It may sound overly self-confident, but Liverpool have had to begin to plan a possible victory parade in case they win the Champions League final, due to the tricky logistics of organising such an event.

This difficulty comes not only from the sheer number of people that would be involved, but also the fact that there are two other events going on in Liverpool on that day: the Tall Ships Regatta and the Bordeaux Wine Festival.

If Liverpool do beat Real Madrid in Kiev on May 26, the parade would take place on the following day (Sunday May 27), and would involve an open-top bus tour through the city, along a waterside route. Liverpool's mayor, Joe Anderson, explained that it was being organised for Sunday and not Monday due to the club's wishes.

"I understand there will be disappointment for those fans who are unable to get back from Kiev in time, but it was a similar situation in 2005 and we have to be guided by the club in terms of the date and time," he said, referring to the last time Liverpool won the Champions League, in 2005.

"We're keeping everything crossed for the final and hope the team and the fans do Liverpool proud in Kiev as they have throughout the competition."

"Regardless of whether you are a Red, Blue or not a football fan at all, an event like this has a hugely positive impact and will once again shine the international spotlight on the city." 

"We are all tremendously proud of LFC's achievement and you can already feel the buzz around the city ahead of the final.

"The club requested the parade takes place on the Sunday, and even though it's already a busy day for the city, we want to make sure we are ready to give them the heroes' welcome they deserve should they win."