Match report
Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: match report
Liverpool defeated Villarreal 4-3 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash at Anfield on Tuesday night.
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Liverpool faced Villarreal in a thrilling UEFA Champions League match at Anfield on Tuesday. The game ended with a score of 4-3 in favour of Liverpool.
Georges Mikautadze opened the scoring for Villarreal in the 4th minute, making it 0-1. Sergi Cardona Bermúdez doubled the lead in the 29th minute with an assist from Nathan-Dylan Saliba, bringing the score to 0-2.
Liverpool responded in the 36th minute when Alexis Mac Allister scored, assisted by Konstantinos Tsimikas, making it 1-2. Just before half-time, Ronald Araujo equalised for Liverpool in stoppage time, with Rio Ngumoha providing the assist, bringing the score to 2-2.
In the second half, Alexis Mac Allister scored again in the 65th minute, assisted by Rio Ngumoha, putting Liverpool ahead 3-2. Florian Wirtz extended the lead to 4-2 in the 68th minute, with Cody Gakpo assisting.
Villarreal pulled one back in the 87th minute when Tani Oluwaseyi scored, assisted by Ayoze Pérez, making it 4-3.
The match saw Villarreal receive two yellow cards, with Alberto Moleiro booked in the 27th minute and Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González in the 41st minute.
Key statistics from the match included Liverpool having 53% possession compared to Villarreal's 47%. Liverpool had 7 shots on target, while Villarreal managed 5. Liverpool also earned 7 corners to Villarreal's 2.
Going into the game, Liverpool were in 5th place with 6 points from 2 matches, while Villarreal were in 14th place with 3 points from 2 matches.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Liverpool vs Villarreal preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Liverpool will face Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at 20:00 BST at Anfield, Liverpool.
Liverpool are currently fifth in the league table with 6 points from 2 matches, having won both of their games. Their recent form shows 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, with notable victories against Tottenham and Bournemouth.
Villarreal sit in 14th place with 3 points from 2 matches, winning 1 and losing 1. They have 3 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 games, including a recent win over Napoli and a draw against Elche.
In their head-to-head record, Liverpool have won both previous meetings against Villarreal, with the last match ending 3-2 in favour of Liverpool on 3 May 2022.
Liverpool are the bookmakers' favourites for this match, suggesting a strong chance of victory.
Match Events
All events- 87'Tani Oluwaseyi(4 - 3)(Assist: Ayoze Pérez)
- 81'Treymaurice Nyoni(Out: James McConnell)
- 78'Santi Comesaña(Out: Gerard Moreno)
- 74'Rio Ngumoha(Out: Bradley Barcola)
- 74'Jérémy Jacquet(Out: Joe Gomez)
- 68'Florian Wirtz(4 - 2)(Assist: Cody Gakpo)
- 66'Lewis Koumas(Out: Alexander Isak)
- 65'Alexis Mac Allister(3 - 2)(Assist: Rio Ngumoha)
Match Statistics
All stats- 52%Possession48%
- 2.40Expected Goals (xG)1.60
- 7Shots on Target5
- 7Corners2
- 12Fouls10
Prediction
Live win probability
Liverpool 92%Draw 7%Villarreal 1%
Liverpool is most likely to win the game against Villarreal.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Champions League · League Stage 3
- VenueAnfield, Liverpool · 61276
- RefereeMarciniak, Szymon
- ForecastRain, 11.05°C
Last five games
LiverpoolDWWWW
VillarrealLWWLD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 |  Aston Villa | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 |  VfB Stuttgart | 3 | +5 | 7 |
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Liverpool vs Villarreal: result, stats & highlights
Liverpool and Villarreal finished 4-3 in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage 3) at Anfield. Played: (your local time).
Liverpool are 3rd in the table on 9 points; Villarreal are 19th on 3.
Recent form: Liverpool DWWWW, Villarreal LWWLD.
Head-to-head (last 3): Liverpool 3 wins, 0 draws, Villarreal 0 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.