Micheal Owen Praises 1 Liverpool Star After Champions League Win Over Villarreal

• Virgil van Dijk has been hailed by Liverpool legend Michael Owen for his game against Villarreal in the Champions League
• The Holland international put up a great performance against Villarreal as his club won 3-2 in the return leg of their semifinal clash
• As things stand now, Dijk and his teammates at Liverpool will face Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final

Manchester United legend Micheal Owen has praised Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk for his impressive performance in the Champions League battle against Villarreal.

Liverpool who are Premier League giants have qualified for the final of the Champions League after beating Villarreal 3-2 on Tuesday night, 3 May, in what was a painful defeat for Unai Emery and his men.

Having lost the first leg 2-0 at Anfield, Villarreal players tried their best to turn things around in the return fixture and even took the lead twice, but their visitors came out stronger in the second half to win.

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Boulaye Dia scored the first goal for Villarreal in the 3rd minute before Francis added the second in the 1st minute as the first half ended 2-0 in favour of the home team.

Goals from Fabinho, Luiz Diaz and Sadio Mane gave Liverpool 3-2 win.

And according to the report on Daily Mail, Michael Owen claimed that Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the world.

Michael Owen's reaction about Virgil van Dijk

''He's bigger than everyone, he's faster than everyone, he's stronger than everyone, he's brilliant on the ball, he scores goals. I've never seen anything like it.''

Liverpool hero breaks down in tears after reaching first Champions League final

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Liverpool's January signing Luis Diaz could not hold back his tears on the realization that he had reached his first-ever Champions League final.

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Diaz’s arrival at Liverpool has proven to be the perfect marriage as the winger has hit the ground running at Anfield since his move from FC Porto.

He was on target once again on Tuesday, May 3, with a goal that was instrumental in helping Liverpool come from behind to beat Villareal 3-2 in the Champions League semi final second leg.

After Liverpool’s place in the final was confirmed, the Colombian was spotted balling in tears of both joy and disbelief.