The English took the lead before the second match.
On Wednesday, April 27, the semifinal match took place Champions League , in which English “Liverpool” hosted Spanish “Villarreal”.
Jurgen Klopp's wards won 2-0.
The first half was over without goals, and in the second the English scored two goals in two minutes. In the 53rd minute Estupignan cut into his own flank serve, as a result of which the goalkeeper was powerless. In the 55th minute, Mane beat the goalkeeper with a low shot and set the final score.
Liverpool – Villarreal – 2: 0
Goals: Henderson, 53, Estupignan, 55 (own goal)
Liverpool: Alison, Alexander-Arnold (Gomez, 80), Konate, Van Dyck, Robertson, Henderson (Keita, 72), Fabinho, Tiago, Salah, Manet (Jota, 73), Diaz (Origi, 81). Torres, Estupignan (Trigeros, 72), Parejo (Orie, 71), Capu, Chuquesse (Dia, 73), Coquelin (Pedraza, 57), Lo Chelso, Danjuma (Alcácer, 86)
Warning: Van Dyke – Estupignan, Lo Chelso
The teams will play a return match on May 3 in Spain.
It will be recalled that Liverpool beat Inter and Benfica in the playoffs. , and “Villarreal” sensationally managed to knock out of the Champions League “Juventus” and “Bayern”.
The final of the Champions League 2021/22 will be held on May 28 in Paris at the “Stade de France”.
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Earlier, Manchester City beat Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final in a shootout.