Liverpool play hosts to Spanish side Villarreal at Anfield on Wednesday night in the first leg of the semi-final contest between the two sides.
Jurgen Klopp’s men booked their berth in the last four of the Champions League courtesy of a 6-4 aggregate win over Benfica with the Merseysiders putting out solid displays across the two-legged clash.
Villarreal, meanwhile, proved to be giant killers with Unai Emery’s side knocking out the favourites Bayern Munich with a 2-1 aggregate scoreline to secure a semi-final date against a high-flying Liverpool side.
The Reds last turned out in the derby contest on home turf against Everton with second-half strikes from Andy Robertson and Divock Origi ensuring the three points for the second-placed Liverpool to keep pace with Manchester City at the summit.
WHEN & WHERE?
Up next… our #UCL semi-final first leg ✊🔴 pic.twitter.com/I5WPMorkgv
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 25, 2022
Date: Wednesday 27 April 2022
Time: 7 PM GMT
Venue: Anfield
TEAM NEWS
Roberto Firmino looks to be the sole concern on the injury front for the Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp with the former’s foot injury keeping him on the sidelines for the Merseyside derby clash.
Ibrahima Konate is likely to push for a recall into the first XI at the expense of Joel Matip with Naby Keita also expected to be handed a starting berth in the heart of the midfield.
MATCH PREDICTION
Liverpool are billed as the favourites to come out on top in the upcoming Champions League tie with Klopp’s men in top form.
Liverpool 3-0 Villarreal
