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Hannah Pinnock

'The reality was very different' - Former Arsenal star Robert Pires sends Villarreal warning to Liverpool

Former Arsenal and Villarreal star Robert Pires has warned Liverpool 'shouldn't be comfortable' heading into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at El Madrigal.

The Reds take a 2-0 lead into Tuesday night's clash, after a deflected cross from Jordan Henderson and a Sadio Mane strike gave them a much-needed cushion heading into the game. Jurgen Klopp 's side could reach their third European Cup final in five years should they get the job done.

But Pires, who made over 280 appearances for Arsenal and 129 for Villarreal, says Unai Emery's side are 'alive' in this tie and has warned Liverpool not to get too comfortable.

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