Alexis Mac Allister double sparks thrilling Liverpool comeback against Villarreal

Andoni Iraola and Iñigo Pérez parked their long and close friendship in the build-up to the Champions League duel between two old Athletic Bilbao team-mates. They will have a humdinger of a contest to dissect when communications are restored. Liverpool, driven by Alexis Mac Allister and ignited by Rio Ngumoha, recovered from two goals down against Villarreal to maintain their 100-per-cent record in the competition in emphatic style.

Mac Allister struck twice as Liverpool fought back from a tepid start to record a third successive win in all competitions. They were given a scare when Tani Oluwaseyi volleyed in a late third for Villarreal, but were well deserving of their latest impressive result.