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Liverpool logo
Europa League | Semi-Finals
May 5, 2016 at 8.05pm UK
 
Villarreal logo

3-0

Soriano (7' og.), Sturridge (63'), Lallana (81')
FT(HT: 1-0)

The Match

Match Report

Liverpool beat Villarreal 3-0 at Anfield to secure their place in the final of the Europa League, where they will meet reigning champions Sevilla.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 3-1 aggregate win over Villarreal, as the Reds booked their place in the Europa League final.

Team News

Daniel Sturridge will spearhead the Liverpool attack during tonight's Europa League semi-final against Villarreal, while Emre Can returns from injury.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Villarreal at Anfield, with the visitors holding a 1-0 aggregate lead.

Head to Head
Apr 28, 2016 8.05pm
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jurgen Klopp looking to channel Borussia Dortmund spirit
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp challenges his players to repeat the spirit shown in their comeback against Borussia Dortmund when they welcome Villarreal to Anfield.
May 4, 21:06
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dejan Lovren confident of reaching Europa League final
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is confident that his side will be able to overturn their one-goal deficit against Villarreal to reach the final of the Europa League.
May 4, 20:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Marcelino: 'Anfield atmosphere will not affect Villarreal'
Villarreal manager Marcelino is confident that his side will not be negatively affected by the Anfield atmosphere in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.
May 4, 19:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jurgen Klopp plays down Villarreal celebrations
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays down Villarreal's wild celebrations following their late winner in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
May 4, 19:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jurgen Klopp happy with Liverpool progress
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he is happy with the direction his team is heading in after seven months in charge at Anfield.
May 4, 19:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dejan Lovren: 'Jurgen Klopp brought positivity to Liverpool'
Defender Dejan Lovren credits manager Jurgen Klopp with changing the mindset at Liverpool.
May 4, 18:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joe Allen "confident" Liverpool will reach Europa League final
Joe Allen is confident that Liverpool will overcome their 1-0 deficit to beat Villarreal and reach the Europa League final.
May 4, 14:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jurgen Klopp hints at Daniel Sturridge inclusion
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Daniel Sturridge will be available from the start of his side's upcoming Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal.
May 1, 20:27
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool's Adam Lallana confident of "magical" comeback against Villarreal
Adam Lallana is confident that Liverpool will get the result that they need against Villarreal to progress into the Europa League final next week.
Apr 29, 12:57
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City158342721627
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Fulham166642422224
10Brentford157263128323
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton153661421-715
16Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1512121131-205


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