Liverpool recorded a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday night.
The Spanish side initially succeeded in keeping out the Reds and went in at half-time on level terms at Anfield. However, Jordan Henderson’s deflected cross found its way into the net, shortly after the break, before Sadio Mane’s instinctive finish ensured a quick-fire double for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Villarreal had been the surprise package of this year’s competition, with Unai Emery’s side having knocked out both Juventus and Bayern Munich in previous rounds. Though the Yellow Submarine now face an uphill task to pull off a similar shock result at the El Madrigal next week.
