Liverpool have progressed to the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris after defeating La Liga side, Villarreal in Spain Tuesday night.
Jürgen Klopp’s men showed character after conceding 2 first half goals but Three second half goals from the reds was enough to grab them a ticket for the finals in May 28 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.
The hosts responded strongly to 2-0 loss in the reverse leg at Anfield. Villarreal drew first blood as Boulaye Dia taps the in the ball from close range on inside 3minutes.
The double blow came for Klopp’s men when former Arsenal midfielder, Francis Coquelin headed home a fine cross from Etienne Capoue on the 40th minute.
Liverpool stars regrouped in second half as Fabinho converts a through ball from Mohammed Sallah in the 57th minute. New man, Luiz Diaz proved his instant impact yet again as he headed home a deft cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold 5minutes later.
The reds became insurmountable for a tired Villarreal side when Sadio Mane employed maximum composure in seeing off a perfect counter attack in the 74th minute. Liverpool won the semi-final tie 5-2 on aggregate as they qualify for the UCL finals while keeping their hopes of unprecedented Quadruple alive.
English side, Manchester City faces Real Madrid in Bernabue on Wednesday night after a thrilling reverse fixture that ended 4-3 in Etihad.
