Rebeca Tavares lauded Fabinho’s performance as Liverpool recorded a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
The Reds were dominant throughout the first half but failed to find a way through Villarreal as Unai Emery set up his side to frustrate However, Jurgen Klopp’s men soon took a deserved lead after the interval.
On 53 minutes, Jordan Henderson’s cross found its way into the net, via a deflection from Villarreal defender Pervis Estupinan, before Sadio Mane combined with Mohamed Salah to double Liverpool’s lead, moments later. However, it was Fabinho’s display that caught Tavares’ eye on Wednesday night.