After a 2-0 win over Villarreal at Anfield, Liverpool all but locked up tickets to the final, and their performances also conquered the Spanish media, industry insiders and opponents.
The Daily Sport pointed out that "Villarreal was run over by a tank called 'Liverpool', and conceding just two goals has allowed Emery's team to leave Anfield with a glimmer of hope." ”
"His team has nothing to blame, they are completely overtaken by the best teams in Europe. He was shot 20 times by his opponent and did not have 1 shot on target. Despite losing 0-2, the score would have been worse. ”
World Sport praised Liverpool's performance under the headline "Klopp creates a 'monster'", "Liverpool lack nothing, Salah who can score goals, Fabinho who sucks the ball like a magnet and Van Dijk who is steady." ”
"This Liverpool team is the best team Klopp has built since he took charge. He creates a monster with silky hands (ball control), the claws of a beast, and a champion phase. ”
"It is not surprising that Villarreal was defeated by Liverpool because the opponent was too strong. Liverpool were like machines, they subjected their opponents to a very high pace of play, completely disintegrating Villarreal with suffocating pressure. They attack from all sides, creating opportunities in a thousand different ways. ”
Legendary defender Ferdinand thinks Liverpool will make history, "It's the best Liverpool we've ever seen. Liverpool are ruthless, both when on the ball and when not, and you'll be amazed at the way they force each other. ”
"The Four Champions will be their target, that's what they've set for themselves. If they achieve such a goal, then they are immortal and will be higher than anyone who has played in England. Whether they can achieve such a goal remains to be seen, but they are working on it. ”
Owen said, "Liverpool completely dominate the game, it's the best Liverpool I've ever seen. Villarreal's players must be thinking, 'What kind of blow have we received?' It is impossible to resist such pressure. ”
Liverpool's outstanding performances also conquered opponents, with Villarreal CHIEF Negroles saying, "We are facing a great team, they are much better than us. ”
Emery also said, "This is Liverpool, we know they are the favourites to qualify, they are really better. The situation may be even worse, because the opponent's goal is blown away. And we defended low and didn't have any chances. ”