Villarreal vs Liverpool: 10 things you must know ahead of UCL 2022 second semi-final Leg 2

Liverpool vs Villarreal UEFA Champions League semi-final game is arguably one of biggest bouts for both clubs with plenty of things at stake. Liverpool will come into second leg with a two-goal vantage from first leg. An own goal from Villarreal and a second goal from Sio Mane were enough to win first leg and Liverpool will look to build on le as team eyes its third Champions League final in five years. If Liverpool finishes off Villarreal in second leg on Tuesday, Klopp's team will play eir Mrid or City in final in Paris on May 28.  

Champions League semi-final: 10 things to look forward to in Villarreal vs Liverpool

1. If Liverpool manages to get past Villarreal in second leg, Reds would be bidding for ir seventh European Cup title. For Villarreal, ir semi-final second leg at home to Arsenal in 2006 and last season’s Europa League final against Man United are arguably only matches to rival today's important fixture.
2. Speaking about He-to-He record between both teams  Liverpool and Villarreal have come up against each or once before in Europa League 2015-16 semifinal, wherein Reds h come out victorious 3-1 on aggregate. last time Liverpool travelled to Villarreal, y suffered a loss in that match.
3. Villarreal is aiming to become only fifth Spanish team to reach final of UEFA Champions League by defeating Liverpool in second leg. Coming to Unai Emery's record, Villarreal coach has an impressive record in knockout stage winning 31 of 37 matches she has coached.
4. Speaking on  recent domestic form, Villarreal were beaten 2-1 away to Alaves, with Unai Emery making eight changes in order to keep key players fresh. defeat leaves m sitting seventh in  points table. Liverpool, on or hand, has extended its unbeaten run to 12 games with a victory against Newcastle United in its previous match.
5. Coming to injuries, Villarreal welcomes back key striker Gerard Moreno following a hamstring injury, however, team will be without service of top goalscorer Arnaut Danjuma as he is ruled out due to illness. Elsewhere, ex-Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno is out due to an ACL injury, while winger Yeremi Pino will be absent again.
6. Liverpool on or hand has a nearly fit squ with Roberto Firmino being only absentee. Brazilian continues to struggle with a foot problem.
7. Speaking of Liverpool's Champions League record, Reds are playing ir sixth Champions League semi-final overall. ir only defeat in or five was 4-3 aggregate loss to Chelsea back in 2008.
8. Liverpool's clean sheet against Newcastle was ir 31st in ir 56 matches this season. number is more than any or team in Europe’s top five leagues.
9. Villereal possible XI: Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupinan; Capoue, Coquelin, Parejo; Lo Celso; Chukwueze, Dia
10. Liverpool possible XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Keita; Salah, Mane, Jota

 Champions League semi-final: Villarreal vs Liverpool second leg live streaming

Fans wondering how to watch UEFA Champions League matches in India can tune into Sony Sports network, which has official telecasting rights in country. As for Liverpool vs Villarreal live stream, fans can tune in to SonyLIV app. Meanwhile, in order to follow live updates and scores of matches, fans can track official social media handles of UEFA Champions League and two teams in contention.