Good evening and welcome to Eurosport’s LIVE commentary of Villarreal and Liverpool. Villarreal, El Submarino Amarillo – or simply, the’ Yellow Submarine’ – is what stands in front of Liverpool and another European final. This is a huge tie for both clubs. We will start with team news and guide you through the pre-match build-up before providing minute-by-minute commentary. Stay with us for an intriguing night in Spain.
Europa League / Semi-final
Estadio de la Cerámica / 28.04.2016
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Updated 28/04/2016 at 21:59 GMT+1
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FULL-TIME! Adrian Lopez strikes in injury-time to deny Liverpool an away draw with Villarreal in the first-leg of the Europa League semi-final at the El Madrigal. It's hard to take for Liverpool but they'll fancy their chances in the second-leg at Anfield.
90'+2
Villarreal CF
GOAL! Villarreal 1-0 Liverpool - The hosts have the lead and this is so, so cruel on Liverpool. Suarez is played through on goal, he tees up Lopez and the substitute taps into an empty net. A moment of quality wins the game!
90'
THREE minutes of added time to be played at the end of this one!
89'
Liverpool
LIVERPOOL SUB! Christian Benteke will play out the remainder of the match as he replaces Firmino.
87'
Liverpool
CLOSE! Chances at both ends as Liverpool immediately break as Moreno intercepts a pass in midfield before running down at goal and firing the ball just over the bar!
86'
Villarreal CF
CHANCE! Mignolet saves the day for Liverpool! Suarez plays Bakambu through behind the away defence but the Belgian goalkeeper gets a hand to the stinging shot!
84'
There's still plenty of time remaining to play though - six minutes in fact.
83'
Marcelinho is shouting instructions at his players from the sideline. His team have played at a pedestrian-pace for too long in this second period. Liverpool have been hugely professional. All they're missing is an away goal.
81'
Villarreal's Pina is limping now and they may have to play the remaining 10 minutes a man short. The Spanish outfit need a goal if they're to have any chance of progressing in this tie, you would imagine. A trip to Anfield is always daunting but their case will be made worse without a win here.
79'
Villarreal CF
Villarreal win a corner in a dangerous position and this is a chance to deliver a cross into the penalty area... but it's played too close to Mignolet.
78'
76'
Villarreal are tired now, that much is clear, and they've used all of their subs. Liverpool can and should take advantage now. This game is theirs for the taking.
75'
Villarreal CF
Mateo Musacchio replaces the injured defender.
74'
Villarreal CF
Oh dear, they're going to be forced into a third change here as Bailly has picked up a knock...
73'
Villarreal CF
VILLARREAL SUB! Another change - Soldado's frustrating night comes to an end as he is replaced by Adrian Lopez.
71'
Villarreal CF
VILLARREAL SUB! The hosts make their first change as Dos Santos is replaced by Samuel Castillejo.
69'
The home side haven't impressed in this second-half - has tiredness kicked in? They lack the same energy they displayed in the first period but they need a win here.
68'
Soldado cuts a frustrated figure at the moment - he's told off after a late tackle. The Villarreal forward had a couple of good opportunities in the first-half but was unable to take either of them.
67'
The tackles are flying in now as Toure wins the ball from Soldado but the Villarreal forward thinks the defender's foot was high. The referee signals play on.
66'