Liverpool defeat could have been much worse, says Villarreal boss Unai Emery
Villarreal coach Unai Emery was relieved that his side will go into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Liverpool with only a 2-0 deficit after their defensive gameplan backfired at Anfield. Liverpool had looked frustrated in the first half as Villarreal manned the barricades but the hosts got their reward after the break thanks to an own goal and a Sadio Mane strike. The Spanish side were under the cosh for the entire game and did not manage a shot on target.
