Jürgen Klopp praised Liverpool’s performance following their 2-0 first-leg win over Villarreal but warned that the Champions League semi-final is far from over.
Two goals in the space of two minutes early in the second half ensured the Reds’ total dominance of the match was rewarded, with Jordan Henderson’s cross deflecting in off Pervis Estupinan before Sadio Mane applied the finishing touch to Mohamed Salah’s throughball.
Klopp’s team will therefore take a healthy lead into next Tuesday’s second leg at Estadio de la Ceramica as they seek to reach the third Champions League final of the manager’s tenure.