Gera Ponce gushed with pride after Luis Diaz's emotional tribute.
The Colombian winger was awarded the player of the match award following his electric performance from the bench in last night's Champions League semi-final. Liverpool FC's place in UEFA's showpiece final came under threat after a resolute Villarreal fightback saw their two goal advantage from the first leg wiped out by half-time.
Diaz was introduced at the break as the Reds produced an outstanding second half recovery to win 3-2 on a dramatic evening at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The 25-year-old was instrumental in the turnaround and scored the second goal when he headed home Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross.
