Villarreal results 2-3 Liverpool, Champions League: ‘The Reds’ sink ‘Golden Submarine’ in 12 minutes

Villarreal had a very successful first half against Liverpool REUTERS

First leg at Anfield, Liverpool beat Villarreal 2-0 and many people predict that “Red Army” will easily win tickets to the final. However, Liverpool fans were worried when their team entered the second leg poorly and let Villarreal take over the game.

Villarreal created a surprise for Liverpool very early on REUTERS

Right in the 3rd minute, Liverpool had to receive “cold water” when letting Villarreal get a goal. From a cross on the left wing, Capoue penetrated the penalty area to choose the correct drop and sent a pass to clear the ground for Dia to easily finish close to the goal and hit Liverpool.

Coquelin creates hope for host Villarreal REUTERS

In the following minutes, Liverpool’s midfield did not play well and caused the “Red Brigade” to lose the game. With this match, Liverpool’s 2-goal advantage was leveled by the hosts in the 41st minute when Capoue made an effort to go on the right wing and cross the ball just enough for Coquelin to hit the header to the high corner to stop his hand. goalkeeper Alisson and bring the total score of the match to the starting line.

Fabinho broke the deadlock for Liverpool REUTERS

After the break, Liverpool’s Coach Jurgen Klopp got a very different face when Luis Diaz came in for Jota. Liverpool’s attacks proved much more dangerous than the first 45 minutes. Fabinho was the one who helped Liverpool “sink” Villarreal with a shot through the legs of goalkeeper Rulli to help the “Red Brigade” shorten the second leg score to 1-2 in the 62nd minute.

Luis Diaz made it difficult for Villarreal and also scored the equalizer for Liverpool REUTERS

Just 5 minutes later, Luis Diaz broke the offside trap to successfully head and help Liverpool equalize the score 2-2. Not stopping there, Liverpool also got another goal in the 74th minute thanks to Sadio Mane from a very good pass from Naby Keita.

Sadio Mane was the man to set the score 3-2 for Liverpool REUTERS

At this point, all hope of Villarreal creating a “backstream” has completely ended. Meanwhile, the “makeover” in the second half of coach Jurgen Klopp’s teachers and students helped Liverpool get the first ticket to the final. Champions League this year’s season.

Liverpool won the first ticket to the Champions League final REUTERS

This achievement of Liverpool also helps England hope to have an “all-English” final when Man City has the advantage of winning 4-3 first Real Madrid in the first leg.