Upstream classic when 2 goals lead, Liverpool entered the Champions League final
Marching to Spain with a 2-0 lead and a comprehensive dominance after the first leg, not many people imagined the scenario that Liverpool had to go through the first 45 minutes of disaster. There were confusion, shock and even fear, but then with the bravery worthy of the title “King of the Cup”, The Kop came back strongly to win the first ticket to the Champions League final.
Starting line-up Villarreal vs Liverpool: The home team is given more confidence with the return of star striker Gerard Moreno. While on the opposite side, coach Jurgen Klopp was still very cautious when launching the strongest team
Villarreal vs Liverpool developments: the first 45 minutes of the away team’s disaster
The worries of coach Klopp are not superfluous. Back at home and cornered, Villarreal bounced back strongly. Coach Unai Emery’s army was like a makeover with a fiery high pressing game. Being surrounded by the home team using their own forte, Liverpool appeared confused and almost suffered the match during the first half
Right in the 3rd minute, the away team had to receive a bucket of cold water. Robertson could not follow Capoue, letting the former Watford midfielder stretch a favorable touch to help Boulaye Dia break away from Van Dijk and shoot into an empty net.
The early goal helped Villarreal’s morale go up. The home team continuously created great pressure with dangerous finishing opportunities from Daniel Parejo (12′) or Gerard Moreno (16′). In the 38th minute, Lo Celso escaped but the timely ice of goalkeeper Alisson saved Liverpool from a conspicuous goal.
But just 3 minutes later, Alisson was also helpless for the second time in the net to pick up the ball. Robertson continued to not be able to close Capoue, leaving the French midfielder free to cross the ball. Inside, the remaining Liverpool winger Alexander-Arnold also made the mistake of not jumping into the dispute, creating conditions for Francis Coquelin to comfortably hit a dangerous header to make it 2-0.
It’s been a long time since fans saw the image of such a comprehensive and helpless Liverpool. During the first 45 minutes, the “Red Brigade” only launched 2 shots and no situations hit the target.
Villarreal vs Liverpool results: 3 goals in 12 minutes, The Kop into the Champions League final
The precious break in the middle of the half helped coach Juergen Klopp to shock the spirit of the students. The German strategist also showed a high hand when he threw Luis Diaz into the field at the beginning of the second half to replace Diogo Jota, the star of the game. On the opposite side, Unai Emery seemed to think too much. The former Arsenal coach let his students return to their familiar pragmatic image, playing deep defensively and stalking opportunities. It is this adjustment that makes the home team like a deflated ball
Not subject to the extremely high pressing phase of the opponent, Liverpool freely deployed the attack. As soon as he entered the field, Luis Diaz had the opportunity to hit a volley after Alexander-Arnold’s pass but the shot didn’t hit the center of the ball. A few minutes later, it was Alexander-Arnold’s turn to hit the ball and hit Coquelin’s foot and then bounced off the bar
The important turning point of the semi-final second leg came in the 62nd minute. Salah poked a gap to let Fabinho escape into the void. Instead of stretching inward for his teammates, the Brazilian midfielder suddenly launched a decisive kick at a slightly narrow angle. Before the opponent’s bold decision, goalkeeper Rulli was embarrassed to let the ball pass through the gap in his foot and into the net
Just 5 minutes later, Alexander-Arnold redeemed himself with a smart ball to help Diaz break the offside trap, escape easily and head to equalize 2-2.
In the 74th minute, Naby Keita made a quality counter-attack, creating conditions for Mane to speed past both goalkeeper Rulli and defender Juan Foyth, setting a 3-2 victory for The Kop.
Bitterly led by the opponent, Villarreal still had to end the match with only 10 men. In the 86th minute, the hero Capoue received a second yellow card and left the field
Winning the final 5-2, coach Jurgen Klopp has reached the Champions League final for the third time. He helps Liverpool still hope to win the treble this season
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