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Liverpool defeated Villarreal 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday, earning a vital first-leg victory in the clubs' 2021-22 UEFA Champions League semi-final tie.

Buoyed by their sudden cushion, the Reds didn't let up. The defender deflected Jordan Henderson's cross from the right flank over goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, giving the home side a fortuitous lead, albeit one that was deserved from the run of play. - Why Katie Taylor vs.

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Liverpool probably needed a third to feel absolutely certain, but after an extremely one-sided game, even against a Villarreal side that hasn’t lost at home since November, it should go on to reach a third Champions League final in five years. Emery’s entire approach is to thwart the opponent and strike on the break; as soon as it comes out to chase the game in Spain, Liverpool should be able to prosper with the transitions at which it excels. The idea of a first XI is perhaps a little old-fashioned, but a pattern is emerging in Jürgen Klopp’s selections. Like Manchester City on Tuesday, Liverpool may feel it may have made more of that, that it might have had the tie entirely wrapped up. Not for the first time in recent years, the physical difference between the Premier League and La Liga was clear. But a little calm is no bad thing and if this is, as it should be, a precursor to a Champions League final, few of a red persuasion will be too concerned.

Villarreal coach Unai Emery was relieved that they will go into the second leg of their Champions League semifinal with Liverpool down only 2-0.

I can promise our fans they are going to see a Villarreal that they can identify with in the second leg." "At home we are a totally different team, we are going to go out there and play to win. "They could play the second half like you played the first half, and if they do that then all the advantages we have go away.

Jurgen Klopp's side remain on track for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies after a comfortable 2-0 first leg victory at Anfield.

Liverpool are on the brink of a third Champions League final in five seasons after breaking Villarreal's resistance to win the first leg of their semi-final ...

Liverpool beat Villarreal and look set to book another Champions League final spot. But the Anfield side know very well that the job isn't done yet.

A third Champions League final in five years is in sight for the English club after a 2-0 win in the first leg of the semifinals over Villarreal.

And a rendition of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,” which is the nickname of visitors, was well-received by the lively away contingent before kickoff. Villarreal’s fairytale run in the competition might be coming to an end. A third Champions League final in five years is in sight for the English club after a 2-0 win in the first leg of the semifinals on Thursday, secured after an own-goal by Pervis Estupinan and a poked finish by Sadio Mane in a two-minute span early in the second half.

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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.

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The goals came in a span of 133 seconds from the 53rd minute, when Jordan Henderson's cross from the right deflected off the outstretched boot of Estupinan and looped over goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, who flapped at the ball and could only turn it into the net. A team sitting in seventh place in the Spanish league, and filled with players who failed to make it in England, somehow managed to eliminate European royalty in Juventus and Bayern Munich in the knockout stage. A third Champions League final in five years is in sight for the English club after their 2-0 win in the first leg of the semi-finals on Wednesday, secured after an own-goal by Pervis Estupinan and a poked finish by Sadio Mane in a two-minute span early in the second half.

The Champions League semifinals are in motion and todays first leg features Liverpool and Villarreal. Heres what happened during the match.

And Liverpool proved victorious after a stellar second half rush, defeating Villarreal 2-0. Liverpool’s Thiago Alcântara, Andrew Robertson and Luis Diaz made headway in the first 45 minutes of play. The first half proved the match was even. Liverpool’s Fábio Tavares had the ball in the net but an offside was called against Virgil van Dijk. The game might not have had the melodramatics of Real Madrid and Manchester City’s match yesterday, but the competition was clear. The draw was +460 and the over-under for total goals scored was 2.5. It was no surprise that Liverpool would prove triumphant.

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“That is for us the same. The same importance. “They’re a really good football team who obviously wants to make history as well.

Liverpool dominated from the opening whistle in the first leg of their semi-final tie against the Spaniards.

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I want to show we are capable of playing a different game at home.” We know it will be a tricky atmosphere for us.” Now one game away from our third final, a Premier League title won, an FA Cup Final and a League cup already won this season.

FSG's president, Mike Gordon, was at Anfield with the manager's agent, Marc Kosicke, on Wednesday night with a contract extension on their agenda.

Liverpool’s outstanding form this season – they have won the Carabao Cup, face Chelsea in the FA Cup final, trail Manchester City by one point in the title race with five games left and are on course for a third Champions League final appearance in five seasons – has helped to re-energise Klopp. But he has also been enthused by the club’s long-term planning. But in early March, asked about staying beyond 2024, he said: “If I have the energy levels for it. Liverpool’s owners have long hoped the 54-year-old would sign another contract with the club he has revitalised since his arrival in October 2015.

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You sit here and just marvel at it," he said, working as a pundit on BT Sport. "It's always the same. "They're relentless.

Liverpool are stepping up talks with manager Jurgen Klopp over extending his contract at the club according to a report.

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Liverpool's Champions League stats this season are mighty impressive -- and there might be more to come if they can reach the final.

1 - Villarreal attempted just one shot in this match; the joint-fewest shots (1) and shots on target (0) by any side in a UEFA Champions League semi-final since this data is available (2003-04), along with Inter vs Barcelona in 2009-10 (1 shot, 0 on target). Suffocated.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) pic.twitter.com/vEqekSQAZ8 April 27, 2022 4 - Jürgen Klopp has won each of his four home matches in Champions League semi-finals - this is the joint-best 100% win rate at home in semi-finals by any manager in the competition (Marcello Lippi and Ottmar Hitzfeld also 4/4). Expert.— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) #LIVVIL #UCL pic.twitter.com/3tf69sRWhQ April 27, 2022 Liverpool have now won more games in the CL this season than Everton have won in the PL— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) April 27, 2022 🔴 Liverpool have never lost at Anfield in the semi-finals of the European Cup (W10, D2)— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) #UCL pic.twitter.com/yiMUfVCUBt April 27, 2022 9 - Liverpool have won nine matches in the UEFA Champions League this season; the most games they have ever won in a single campaign in European competition (excluding qualifiers). Juggernaut.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) pic.twitter.com/Nch2bFQ57x April 27, 2022 With a first-leg victory over Villarreal constituting their ninth win in the Champions League this season, Liverpool have now won more European games in a single season than ever before (excluding any preliminary qualifiers).

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If Liverpool finishes off Villarreal in the second leg on Tuesday, Klopp's team will play either Madrid or City in the final in Paris on May 28. Liverpool’s next match — away to a resurgent Newcastle on Saturday — might be the toughest to win because it comes in the middle of a tight six-day turnaround between games against Villarreal in the Champions League semifinals. Leeds and Newcastle might be the most dangerous as they come either side of City’s second leg against Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals. City won the domestic treble in 2018-19 but lost in the Champions League to Tottenham in the quarterfinals. It has been achieved, though, by Celtic’s so-called Lisbon Lions in the 1966-67 season. Germany did so in 2007 and Spain hasn’t had a League Cup equivalent since 1986.

Jurgen Klopp has signed a contract extension at Liverpool that will see him remain at Anfield until 2026, the club announced on Thursday.

Do I have the energy and vibe to give of myself again what this amazing place requires from the person in the manager's office? It also applies to the leader he is and the man he is. He guided Liverpool to the first Premier League title in the club's history in 2020 after they lifted the Champions League trophy the previous year. "There is a freshness about us as a club still and this energises me. I had to ask myself the question: Is it right for Liverpool that I stay longer? The feeling we were absolutely right for each other is what brought me here in the first place and it's why I've extended previously.

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“If I have the energy level for it. “There is just so much to love about this place. “ There are so many words I could use to describe how I am feeling about this news … delighted, humbled, blessed, privileged and excited would be a start,” Klopp said in a statement.

Klopp celebrates after Liverpool's victory against Everton on Sunday. (CNN) Jurgen Klopp says he is "delighted, humbled, blessed, privileged and excited ...

"There is just so much to love about this place," Klopp said in a statement on the club website. The feeling we were absolutely right for each other is what brought me here in the first place and it's why I've extended previously." "For as long as I have been here, our owners have been unbelievably committed and energetic about this club and it is clear that right now this applies to our future as much as I've ever known."

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"FSG have moved very quickly given that positive move from Klopp, as they also did in 2016 and 2019, and now Klopp is staying beyond 2024, he is staying till 2026. Want the Liverpool latest? Six and a half years ago, FSG thought it would be a good idea to bring a German fella in and here we are. "We were at training earlier today and it looked like something was happening like an official photo shoot. As a good husband, what are you doing when your wife wants to stay? The Premier League title race run-in continues on Sky Sports with two rearranged fixtures - Wolves vs Manchester City and Southampton vs Liverpool - to be shown live in May. See you soon…" Hope we all will enjoy the time together. We will stay for another two, makes it four from now on. Like last time, some will like it, some will not like it too much. because Ulla wants to stay! There were concerns about Ljinders potentially stepping into management himself, but those fears have now been allayed.