Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Villarreal
Match Time & Date:
03/05/2022
21:00
Prediction: 1-1
Liverpool
Estadio de la Ceramica will host the Champions League clash between Villarreal and Liverpool. The Reds aim to defend their two-goal lead in Spain, and they are likely to adopt a cautious approach in the return leg. Jurgen Klopp rested a couple of first-team regulars in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United, but he is going to field the best possible side against the Yellow Submarine.
Roberto Firmino remains in the treatment room, while all Fabinho, Salah, Thiago, and Alexander-Arnold return to the starting XI. Villarreal, on the other hand, failed to impress in the Anfield defeat, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Alberto Moreno remains in the recovery room, while all Francis Coquelin, Gerard Moreno, and Yeremi Pino are major doubts. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards at Estadio de la Ceramica.
Highlighted Player (Aissa Mandi):
Aissa Mandi is a product of Reims’ youth school. After playing eight matches for Reims II in the 2009/2010 season, he started playing for the first team in 2010. Mandi made his Reims debut against Le Havre on 20 August, 2010 and he remained at Stade Auguste Delaune until 30 June, 2016, when he decided to join Spanish side Real Betis.
The Algeria international, who was born in Chalons-en-Champagne, France, signed a five-year contract with los Beticos which expires on 30 June, 2021. His main position is centre back, but he is capable of playing as a full back as well. The right-footed defender made his Algeria debut on 5 March, 2014 and he helped the Algerian national team keep a clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Slovenia.
Mandi impressed at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but he scored his first goal for Algeria in a 3-3 draw with Ethiopia in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He represented Algeria at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations as well.
Highlighted Team (Liverpool):
Founded back in 1892, Liverpool are one of England’s and world’s most famous clubs. The Reds hold a high-profile rivalry with Everton and there have always been fireworks when the two teams take on each other in the Merseyside derby.
The Reds welcome their opponents at Anfield and it has to be noted that they have already won 18 first division trophies. Liverpool were on the verge of lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard slipped in the decider against Chelsea and left the Reds without a title.
Liverpool won one of their last Champions League trophy's in 2005, with the team coming from three goals behind to beat Milan in a historic clash in Istanbul. The Reds have clinched six European Cups and it is no surprise they are regarded as one of the greatest European clubs.
The likes of Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler, Paul Ince, Ian Rush, Graeme Souness, Sami Hyypia and Luis Suarez are some of the most notable footballers to have represented the club over the years. The club’s anthem is You’ll Never Walk Alone and their shirt colour is red.
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