Liverpool's midfield trio of Fabinho, Naby Keita and Thiago has worked to great effect in recent weeks for Jurgen Klopp.
For 45 minutes against Villarreal, however, the Reds' midfield was completely outfought as Unai Emery's side took a 2-0 lead into half-time. In what can only be described as an uncharacteristically poor half, goals from Boulaye Dia and Francis Coquelin saw the Yellow Submarine turn the tie on its head to leave the visitors stunned.
The Reds got back on track in the second half courtesy of a Fabinho effort, which flew through the legs of goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and into the back of the net.
