Liverpool Survive Early Scare to Qualify for UEFA Champions League Final in a Dramatic Game Against Villareal

• An impressive second-half display from Liverpool saw the Reds score 3 quickfire goals to secure a Champions League final ticket
• Villareal overturned their first-leg 2-0 deficit against the Reds early in the first half as the Yellow Submarines dreamt of a first Champions League final
• Jurgen Klopp has now guided the Reds to a third Champions League final since his appointment as coach of the Premier League side

Liverpool has qualified for the 2022 UEFA Champions League final after defeating Spanish side, Villareal 5-2 on aggregate.

The Reds had won 2-0 in the first leg played at Anfield and needed to avoid a two-goal defeat to secure a third Champions League final under Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool however had to battle their way to secure a win after Villareal shocked the Reds with an emphatic first-half display but recovered in time to break the hearts of the Spaniards.

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Villareal knew they needed a more than a miracle to book a first Champions League final and had the perfect start when Boulaye Dia gave the La Liga side a 3rd-minute lead.

Francis Coquelin made it 2-0 to Villareal just before half-time as Liverpool were stunned by the Spanish side.

With the game tied at 2-2 on aggregate, Liverpool made the perfect response in the second half with two quickfire goals from Fabinho and Luis Diaz to restore their 2-goal advantage on aggregate.

Sadio Made put the icing on the cake for Jurgen Klopp’s men after he scored the winner for Liverpool as they marched on to another Champions League final.

The Reds will now meet either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the final as both teams will meet in the other semi-final game to be played on Wednesday.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Roberto Firmino has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League second leg encounter against Villarreal which will be played on Tuesday night, May 3, in Spain.

Having won the first leg 2-0 at Anfield, Liverpool players will be going into this second leg against Villarreal with boosted morale and will want to reach the final of the Champions League.

There is no doubt about the fact that Liverpool squad have been a strong side this season as they are still fighting for three titles this season after winning the Carabao Cup.