Liverpool face Spanish club Villarreal in the second leg of the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool won the first leg 2-0 at home.
Liverpool did well in the first leg but failed to score in the first half. Looking more aggressive in the second half, Liverpool took the lead through the efforts of captain Jordan Henderson. His cross was converted into a goal by Pervis Estunpian. Shortly after that, Sadio Mane doubled the lead with a beautiful pass from Mohamed Salah.
Villarreal have made it to the semi-finals of the Champions League but have not been able to do so in the league. The team is currently ranked seventh in the league. Only 3 wins in last 7 games of all competitions.
Liverpool are in high spirits this season. The team is just one point behind top-ranked Manchester City in the Premier League. Liverpool have reached the FA Cup final and won the League Cup. In the last 7 games, the team has achieved 5 wins and 2 draws.
Villarreal coach Unai Emery said removing the away goal in the tournament would be to the team’s advantage. “We have done well at home. It is difficult to fall behind by 2 goals, but we have some advantage in removing the away goal rule. We, the supporters, want to take full advantage of this opportunity, ”he said.
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said he should be ready for the game. “We will come down with the goal of performing well. Of course, they will try to play more than we gave them in the first leg. We should not think that the semi-final of the Champions League will be easy and it will not happen. We don’t know when the next final will be played and we should be aware of this opportunity, “he added.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Mane, Diaz
Villarreal possible starting lineup:
Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupinan; Parejo, Coquelin, Capoue; Lo Celso; Chukwueze, Danjuma
Tuesday’s broadcast schedule
UEFA Champions League Today, 2 p.m. ET, Paramount+Villarreal vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m. ET, Paramount+UEFA Champions League Post-Match Show, 5 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+Villarreal vs. LiverpoolDate: Tuesday, May 3 | Time: 3 p.m. ET | Live stream: Paramount+Location: Estadio de la Cerámica — Villarreal, SpainStudio coverage: Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCommentators: Peter Drury and Jim BeglinOn-site reporters: Peter Schmeichel, Jules Breach and Guillem Balagué
Odds: Villarreal +390; Draw +290; Liverpool -145; O/U: 2.5 (via Caesars Sportsbook)