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Liverpool host Villarreal in the second of this season's Champions League semi-final first legs. It will be some feat to live up to the drama of last night, ...

They are also the reigning Europa League champions, beating Manchester United 11-10 on penalties in last season’s final. Above all, we’re going to live it.” Emery continued: “We have to analyse, prepare, produce the best version of ourselves, let the wave carry us. The Villarreal manager has set a high bar for his players ahead of Wednesday's game. GO FURTHER GO FURTHER GO FURTHER GO FURTHER So, it was a nice little kickback to win the Europa League against them. GO FURTHER GO FURTHER Liverpool host Villarreal in the second of this season's Champions League semi-final first legs.

Follow the action and updates as Anfield plays host to the Champions League semi-final first leg.

Ibrahima Konate could become the first Liverpool defender in history to score in three successive European games. There is the team which Pep Guardiola has described as one of the best in history. There is the gleaming new training ground and Anfield’s giant Main Stand, visible across much of the Liverpool skyline, in which the German is talking. For their part, Liverpool have seen off Inter Milan and Benfica in the knockout stages having previously won all six of their group stage matches - a first time feat for an English team in the Champions League. Follow all the action from Liverpool vs Villarreal’s clash right here: Liverpool continue their charge towards an unprecedented quadruple as they host Villarreal in the Champions League semi-finals tonight.

El Submarino Amarillo are not considered favorites for a reason, though, and that is because they are up against Jurgen Klopp's Premier League powerhouse and ...

The Spain international is one to keep a close eye on as this first leg unfolds. The 30-year-old is a hot favorite to tally again here given his penchant for providing goals in the biggest fixtures, as we have seen recently against Manchester City, Manchester United and Benfica. El Submarino Amarillo are not considered favorites for a reason, though, and that is because they are up against Jurgen Klopp's Premier League powerhouse and our panel very much expects this one to go the Reds' way. Match prediction: Liverpool 1, Villarreal 0. was man of the match against Bayern Munich despite Robert Lewandowski scoring. The Champions League returns with the first leg of the second semifinal as Villarreal CF are aiming to extend their fairytale run against Liverpool on Wednesday. Unai Emery's unfancied Spanish outfit travel to Anfield for the opening leg and will be aiming to repeat strong showings on the road against Bayern Munich and Juventus which have earned them a deserved final four berth.

Published: Apr. 27, 2022, 12:55 p.m.. Villarreal supporters cheer their team prior the start the Champions League quarter-final ...

The game will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. Its 3-0 victory at Juventus last month was one its fans will relish for years. A world-class coach doing an incredible job.” Otherwise, it has overachieved. The match will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

Liverpool take on Villarreal in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, with The Sporting News providing live commentary, highlights and score ...

— — — — Villarreal. The stage is set for another memorable European night at Anfield, but will Liverpool be able to get the better of a Villarreal side that has already knocked out Bayern Munich and Juventus? 18 mins: Liverpool will be wary of the threat Villarreal pose on the counter-attack.

The last time Liverpool played Villarreal, the Reds defeated the Spanish side 3-0. Can they do the same tonight?

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The UEFA Champions League semifinals continue on Wednesday as Liverpool host Villarreal in the first leg at Anfield, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET on CBS ...

"In what was an absolutely astonishing 90 minutes of attacking soccer, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal at the Etihad on Tuesday, 4-3. The 30-year-old is a hot favorite to tally again here given his penchant for providing goals in the biggest fixtures, as we have seen recently against Manchester City, Manchester United, and Benfica. After yesterday's 4-3 thriller between Manchester City and Real Madrid, this game will have quite a bit to live up to. Villarreal know that they have to defend with all they have to keep this tight, and that's a tall task against an elite attack. The Reds average 2.15 xG for and 1.1 xG against per European game. Roberto Firmino remains doubtful for Liverpool, while there is a chance that he could be available for a place on the bench, it would be unexpected. But that hasn't hurt Danjuma as his six goals has amounted for a third of Villarreal's total goalscoring during Champions League play. But Villarreal are not to be overlooked, with Unai Emery turning a veteran, outcast-led squad into the last four in Europe with absolutely nothing to lose, and they are ready to spring another surprise against a continental heavyweight. We are a big club in a small town." "It's not a case of 'fearing' Villarreal or their talent. It's a bit improved, but still very little to see from the visitors. "I would also like to welcome Villarreal and their supporters.

Unai Emery has laid down a blueprint of what to expect in the Champions League semi-final.

Liverpool are rightfully favorites in this one, but in order to break down Villarreal they are going to have to expose themselves to risk on the counter-attack and Unai Emery’s men will not shy away from those chances. I think one of the interesting tactical points of this matchup is the fact that Liverpool’s fullbacks both push up extraordinarily high, and we will ask questions of that structural deficiency at some point in these first 90 minutes. Raul Albiol won’t set the world alight with his pace, but he successfully contained both Robert Lewandowski and Dusan Vlahovic for the vast majority of two legs apiece by positioning himself correctly over and over and over again.

Villarreal shocked the soccer world when it emerged victorious in its 2022 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals series against Bayern Munich.

That bodes well for a busy run-in to the season." Liverpool gets plenty of attention for its talented attacking players, but defensive midfielder Fabinho has been one of the best defenders in all of Champions League play. Villarreal, Green is backing Liverpool to win to nil at +107 odds. For Liverpool vs. Liverpool odds, with Villarreal the +1000 underdog. Arnaut Groeneveld scored two early games in Villarreal's most recent league match last Friday and will be looking for his seventh Champions League goal on Wednesday against The Reds. You can see what happens when you stream the match live on Paramount+.

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12 min: Mane beats the Villarreal offside trap to run on to a dinked Salah cross from the right. 3 min: A raking Thiago Alcantara pass from deep aimed towards Mo Salah is a little too weighty and bounces wide of the Villarreal goal. 14 min: Luis Diaz tries to curl a shot home from outside the Villarreal penalty area. 36 min: With Villarreal on a rare attack, Dani Parejo tries to pick out Lo Celso with a ball from the touchline. 39 min: Luis Diaz is penalised for a foul on Dani Parejo near the edge of the Villarreal penalty area. And if you like what you hear, we’re touring in the UK and Ireland this summer, so why not come along to see us at a venue near (or very far away) from you. He wasn’t expecting it, isn’t able to control the ball and it clanks off his shin and out of harm’s way. 23 min: Thiago picks out Henderson near the byline and his low cross-shot from a very tight angle goes into the side-netting. Salah gets on the end of his cross but steer it wide. The denizens of the Kop appeal for a penalty but none is forthcoming. It’s a Liverpool corner, which Villarreal clear. Nothing comes of the free-kick but Liverpool continue to apply pressure.

The Reds outshot the Yellow Submarine, 12–1, in the first half, but things remained goalless at Anfield.

History between the two sides is scant, but they did meet in a 2016 Europa League semifinal, with Liverpool roaring back to win 3–1 on the heels of a 3–0 second-leg win. Sadio Mané followed that up in the 12th minute with a seemingly perfect chance. It sits a point out of first in the Premier League with five matches to go and is the favorite to reach the Champions League final despite what Unai Emery’s side has been able to do thus far.