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Europa League | Semi-Finals
May 5, 2016 at 8.05pm UK
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3-0
Reaction
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Daniel Sturridge: 'Liverpool players put bodies on the line'
Daniel Sturridge puts Liverpool's convincing 3-0 win over Villarreal down to the ability to fight all the way and take chances when they arrived.
May 5, 22:39
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Jurgen Klopp hails "wonderful night" for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp airs his delight at seeing his side overcome Villarreal in the semi-finals of the Europa League to set up a meeting with Sevilla.
May 5, 22:27
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Adam Lallana: 'We have respected Europa League'
Liverpool's place in the final of the Europa League is reward for the respect that they have shown the competition, according to Adam Lallana.
May 5, 22:19
The Match
Match Report
Liverpool beat Villarreal 3-0 at Anfield to secure their place in the final of the Europa League, where they will meet reigning champions Sevilla.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 3-1 aggregate win over Villarreal, as the Reds booked their place in the Europa League final.
Team News
Daniel Sturridge will spearhead the Liverpool attack during tonight's Europa League semi-final against Villarreal, while Emre Can returns from injury.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Villarreal at Anfield, with the visitors holding a 1-0 aggregate lead.
Head to Head
Apr 28, 2016 8.05pm
Semi-Finals
Villarreal
1-0
Liverpool
Form Guide
Build-up
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Jurgen Klopp looking to channel Borussia Dortmund spirit
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp challenges his players to repeat the spirit shown in their comeback against Borussia Dortmund when they welcome Villarreal to Anfield.
May 4, 21:06
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Dejan Lovren confident of reaching Europa League final
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is confident that his side will be able to overturn their one-goal deficit against Villarreal to reach the final of the Europa League.
May 4, 20:38
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Marcelino: 'Anfield atmosphere will not affect Villarreal'
Villarreal manager Marcelino is confident that his side will not be negatively affected by the Anfield atmosphere in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.
May 4, 19:37
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Jurgen Klopp plays down Villarreal celebrations
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays down Villarreal's wild celebrations following their late winner in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
May 4, 19:24
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Jurgen Klopp happy with Liverpool progress
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he is happy with the direction his team is heading in after seven months in charge at Anfield.
May 4, 19:14
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Dejan Lovren: 'Jurgen Klopp brought positivity to Liverpool'
Defender Dejan Lovren credits manager Jurgen Klopp with changing the mindset at Liverpool.
May 4, 18:41
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Joe Allen "confident" Liverpool will reach Europa League final
Joe Allen is confident that Liverpool will overcome their 1-0 deficit to beat Villarreal and reach the Europa League final.
May 4, 14:32
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Jurgen Klopp hints at Daniel Sturridge inclusion
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Daniel Sturridge will be available from the start of his side's upcoming Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal.
May 1, 20:27
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Liverpool's Adam Lallana confident of "magical" comeback against Villarreal
Adam Lallana is confident that Liverpool will get the result that they need against Villarreal to progress into the Europa League final next week.
Apr 29, 12:57