Watch Villarreal Vs Liverpool Live — What Time Is Tonight’s Europa League Semi-Final TV
Villarreal vs Liverpool live — what times does tonight’s Europa League semi-final start and what TV channel is it on?
What times does the match start?
It’s one of those funny Thursday night Europa League times of 8.05pm.
Where can I watch it?
As with most European football matches these days, it’s on BT Sport Europe from 7.15pm. BT are also showing the other semi-final — Shakhtar Donetsk v Sevilla — on BT Sport 2 from 8pm. Alternatively, you can follow all the action right here when this page turns into our live blog at 7pm.
Match preview
Liverpool’s Galilean League semi against Villarreal are Reds manager Jurgen Klopp’s biggest plan of action check thus far. whereas Klopp overcame his former aspect Dortmund in an exceedingly thrilling match, that success felt a lot of regarding feeling and keenness than techniques. The Reds were outplayed for long periods. it absolutely was few templet for achievement.
Villarreal vs Liverpool Live
Match Overview
Villarreal were held to a goalless draw at home by Real Sociedad at the weekend — a result that extended their winless run in La Liga to three matches. However, the Spanish side are unbeaten in 11 Europa League fixtures and have won all six of their home games in this season’s competition.
Betfair
Villarreal v The Draw,
Thursday 28th April
Villarreal to win: (6/4)
The Draw to win: (9/4)
Draw: (21/10)
Odds correct as of 5:17, 28/04/2016
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Marcelino has no fresh injury concerns. Defensive duo Mateo Musacchio and Jaume Costa could both make returns from thigh injuries.
Liverpool’s four-game winning run in all competitions came to an end as they were held to a 2–2 draw at home against Newcastle United on 23 April. The Merseysiders, who are meeting Villarreal for the first time in European competition, are yet to lose on their travels in the Europa League this season.
Christian Benteke, Emre Can, Joe Gomez, Jordan Henderson, Danny Ings and Divock Origi are all sidelined through injury for Liverpool. Centre-back Mamadou Sakho will also miss out after he failed a Uefa drug test.
Team news
Villarreal could be without a number of their key players for the visit of Liverpool.
The likes of Victor Ruiz, Mateo Musacchio, Bonera, Jaume Costa and Leo Baptistao are all major doubts for Thursday’s Europa League game.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will be without Divock Origi and Emre Can. Both players are injured and are expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season.
Club captain Jordan Henderson, striker Danny Ings and defender Joe Gomez are out for the season as well.
Mamadou Sakho has been suspended following a doping rule violation.
Lineups
Villarreal: Areola; Mario, Bailly, Ruiz, Marin; Suarez, Bruno, Trigueros, Santos; Bakambu, Soldado
Liverpool: Mignolet; Clyne, Toure, Lovren, Moreno; Allen, Lucas; Coutinho, Firmino, Lallana; Sturridge
What are they saying?
Villarreal manager Marcelino
“Liverpool might be the favourite — the club, their history and the fact that they knocked out Borussia Dortmund all add up — but we don’t consider ourselves to be less than them. We are going to give everything from our side to eliminate this legendary team.
“We don’t have any pressure on us. I’m really satisfied with and grateful to this squad for getting to this semi-final. We are very hopeful and convinced that we are capable of beating Liverpool, and all the while we’ll be enjoying the occasion.
“I felt more pressure in the previous knockout ties. We have the chance to make history at this club now. If we manage to enjoy the match and do the things we know how to do I think they’re going to suffer a lot at our ground.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
“It is important to understand my players came into a semi-final because they were always ready for the moment and never thought about the next round. It is important I show the players the respect they earned, which means I don’t need to speak to them about things they did well.
“We are here because we respected this tournament each round. There is no doubt from my side. Villarreal did the same until now so it is not about talking about the final.
“Villarreal show the highest level of football each week; the Spanish league is unbelievably strong and they play with such balance, structure and discipline and if you let them they play football.”
Form guide
- Villarreal (all competitions): DLLWW
- Last result: Villarreal 0–0 Real Sociedad
- Liverpool (all competitions): DWWWW
- Last result: Liverpool 2–2 Newcastle United