Jordan Henderson felt the way Liverpool stuck to their task was the key factor in their 2-0 Champions League semi-final victory over Villarreal.The Reds secured a two-goal advantage ahead of the second leg with a commanding display at Anfield. Despite dominating the match, the hosts failed to find the net during the first 45 minutes. But on 53 minutes, Henderson’s cross was deflected beyond Villarreal keeper Geronimo Rulli by Pervis Estupinan.
That lifted an already vociferous home crowd and Sadio Mane doubled the Merseysiders’ advantage just two minutes later. Jurgen Klopp’s men continued to control the match but failed to add a third.
The north-west giants are firm favourites to complete the job in Spain. Henderson is taking nothing for granted, however, and thanked the supporters for helpin …
- April 28, 2022
