Thierry Henry has claimed a "lucky" goal gave Liverpool the platform to build on as they earned a 2-0 win over Villarreal in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
Jordan Henderson's cross took a wicked deflection off Pervis Estupinan which looped over the goalkeeper and into the far corner to give the Reds the lead in the 53rd minute. It was the breakthrough Jurgen Klopp 's side needed after dominating the first-half without reward.
Sadio Mane headed wide from Mohamed Salah's cross, while the latter could only fire over from a terrific Trent Alexander-Arnold cross. However, the own-goal allowed Liverpool a little more freedom in possession and they doubled their advantage just two minutes later.
