Liverpool

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.

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.

An own goal and a Sadio Mane strike earned Liverpool a 2-0 victory in their Champions League semi-final first-leg against Villarreal on Wednesday, ...

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.

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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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.

Sadio Mane has revealed that Liverpool have changed their normal training schedule to help Muslim players taking part in Ramadan.

If you train in the morning then you have time to rest and go home. Speaking to beIN SPORTS, Mane explained: "It's not easy because playing and training and doing Ramadan is not easy at all. Keita made a 20-minute cameo in the second half after replacing Henderson.

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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.

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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.

Liverpool, still on course for an unprecedented quadruple of major trophies, proved to be a bigger test. The six-time European champions slowly dismantled ...

A rendition of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,” which is the nickname of visitors, was well-received by the lively away contingent before kickoff. “After that, we were a bit uncertain.” You have to be completely on alert, 100% in the right mood.” Liverpool, still on course for an unprecedented quadruple of major trophies, proved to be a bigger test. “We’re playing a game and it’s 2-0 at halftime. And, amazingly, the quadruple is still on for a team that has already won the English League Cup, is into the FA Cup final and is only a point behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

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

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.

Jordan Henderson celebrates as Liverpool goes ahead against Villarreal. David Ramos/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images. CNN —. Liverpool produced an ...

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.