Liverpool Rally To Beat Villarreal Reach Champions League Final

As the Champions League season comes to a close, Liverpool keeps their unbeaten record intact. However, the match was far from perfect, as Firmino’s second goal was ruled out for offside by VAR, and Mane’s third goal resulted from a goalkeeping mistake. Read on to find out why Liverpool was able to reach the final without losing a single match in the competition.

Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Champions League

This season, Liverpool has won a Premier League game without defeat. Their unbeaten run is the longest ever in the top five European leagues. As of 29 February, Liverpool has collected 54 points from 20 games, which is a record. They are now six points clear of second-placed Tottenham Hotspur. And they are also unbeaten in the Champions League. But will this unbeaten streak continue?

The Reds haven’t lost a game since beating Inter Milan in the last round. They’ve won their last 12 matches, scoring 50 goals and conceding only 15 goals. This unbeaten run has taken them to the semi-finals of the Champions League three times, including a quarter-final against Real Madrid in the 2018-19 campaign. A win on Tuesday against Atletico Madrid would be an incredible achievement for Klopp’s side.

Firmino’s second goal

After conceding the opener, Firmino’s second goal gave Liverpool breathing space. After an error from Vlachodimos, the Brazilian free-kick crosses to the far post, where Firmino heads home. But he’s offside, and a VAR check confirms the goal. As the final minutes tick away, Liverpool tries to score again.

The goal was Liverpool’s first in the competition, and it was his first since signing for the Reds. Liverpool went on to win the Premier League and the Champions League, and Firmino netted four goals. He also scored 12 league goals, including two against Manchester City. On December 29, he netted his first hat-trick for Liverpool. Then, on January 22, he scored his 1000th goal for Liverpool.

VAR ruled out Firmino’s second goal.

The VAR decision to rule Firmino’s second goal out was the first major upset of the night. The midfielder blazed home on a free-kick from the deep left. It is a stunning strike, but it’s controversial, with some questioning the goal’s validity. Liverpool had already gone ahead in the first half, but VAR ruled out their goal in the 82nd minute.

Liverpool fans were incensed after seeing their team’s first goal of the match ruled out. In contrast, Wolves’ Willian Jose had his first Premier League goal ruled out in Fulham’s 1-0 defeat. The VAR officials were able to determine whether or not Firmino was offside. The goal was ruled out, but the replay shows that Firmino’s shoulder was ahead of Tyrone Mings’ right knee.

Mane’s third goal comes after a goalkeeping blunder

Liverpool has taken full advantage of the goalkeeping blunder to make it 3-0. Villarreal goalkeeper Rulli was caught off guard and failed to clear a pass in time. It allowed Sadi Mane to race into the penalty area and nudge the ball over the goalkeeper. A goalkeeper blunder can cost a team a match and a European Cup final.

After nearly an hour, Liverpool broke down the Villarreal defense. It started with a Jordan Henderson cross which deflected off the Villarreal full-back Pervis Estupinan and into the goal. Shortly after, Sadio Mane poked home with an assist from Mohamed Salah. The result was a resounding win for Liverpool, who will now face Deportivo Alaves in the final.

Villarreal’s attacking nature

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s “every game is a final” is a fitting sentiment before Liverpool’s Champions League match against Villarreal. While it is technically correct, it is still difficult to deny that Liverpool is just one win away from the final. Even though they are only one win away from the final, Liverpool remains the firm favorite to secure a place in next week’s final.

Liverpool rallied to beat Villarreal, 3-2 after the Spanish side took a 2-0 lead in the first half of their semifinal match. Having already defeated Juventus and Bayern Munich in the first leg, Villarreal had no chance of reaching their first Champions League final. However, this result shows just how good a team Liverpool is, as they managed to score three goals in 12 minutes in the second half.

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