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“Villarreal” team made every effort to create a big upset. Representatives of “La Liga” had to decisively defeat the “Liverpool” club in order to reach the UEFA Champions League final. The first leg semifinal match in England ended with a 2-0 victory for J. Klopp's players. The return match at “Estadio de la Ceramica” started with Spanish dominance and in the 3rd minute B. Dia scored the first goal - 1-0. In the 41st minute, F. Coguelinas scored once again and “Liverpool” started to hope (2-0). However, after the break, the “Reds” showed their strength: in the 62nd minute, Fabinho, after a pass from M. Salah, narrowed the gap (2-1). Precise shots in the 67th and 74th minutes by L. Diaz and S. Mane did not allow any doubts about the ability of the visitors to advance to the Champions League final (2-3). In the 85th minute, “Villarreal” defender E. Capoue, who had already received a second yellow card, was also sent off the field.
Starting lineups:
🗒️ TEAM NEWS: Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Fabinho, Thiago Alcántara and Salah all return for the visitors...🔴 Key player for Liverpool❓@LFC | #UCL
🗒️ TEAM NEWS: Albiol, Coquelin and Gerard Moreno start for Villarreal. Danjuma misses out with a muscle injury....🟡 Hero for the hosts will be _______@VillarrealCFen | #UCL
