Liverpool had the upper hand for a while in the game just past, however they didn't seem to anticipate Villarreal's tenacious counterattack. The stats reveal that both sides had half the possession, but Villarreal had 5 shots on goal, while Liverpool had only 2. Moreover, Villarreal shot 2 times and managed to convert the goal into a scoreline victory with an amazing conversion rate of 100%. On the contrary, Liverpool's players were in low form, with Salah and Mane rarely threatening.
Jurgen Klopp's men have been on all sides of the table this season, always beating their opponents with ease in the past but now caught in the middle of a siege by Villarreal, who are ranked 7th in La Liga. In the Champions League, reversals have been commonplace, with Real Madrid recently pulling off back-to-back upsets to reclaim their place in the quarterfinals from Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. Now, Villarreal is on fire at home, leading 2-0 at halftime.
It's worth mentioning that Villarreal are not bad, and it's no coincidence that they previously knocked out Juventus and Bayern Munich. So, will they be able to go all the way to the black and turn back Liverpool? This suspense, worth our common expectation.
