Liverpool v Villarreal kick-off time, TV channel, live stream details and team news

Liverpool host Villarreal tonight in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final as Jurgen Klopp will look to reach a fourth European final in seven years.

Their opponents, Villarreal, are hoping to reach a first-ever Champions League final, having already knocked out Italian and German giants Juventus and Bayern Munich respectively.

Liverpool v Villarreal kicks off at 8pm on Wednesday, April 27, at Anfield.

Yes, the match will be broadcast on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Ultimate.

BT Sport subscribers will also be able to view the match via the BT Sport App.

The only doubt for Liverpool is Roberto Firmino, following the Brazilian's absence for last weekend’s Merseyside derby win. Klopp is expected to rearrange his team again with last weekend’s substitutes, Ibrahima Konate and club captain Jordan Henderson, hoping to start against the Spanish side.

Villarreal have doubts over ex-Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin and key goal scorer Gerard Moreno. Former Liverpool player Alberto Moreno will not play against his old club after the defender suffered another ACL injury.

"We face a very, very difficult opponent. They are made for this competition. There might have been a little advantage in the last two games - maybe Juventus or Bayern underestimated them, but that will never happen with us, especially after those four games.

"They are a really, really good football team who obviously want to make history as well. I think it would be the first time they could get to the final, which is a massive thing for Villarreal.

"But for us, it's the same importance. We want to go there with all we have and that's what we have to show on Wednesday night."

"The surprise factor decreases after you do what we did. Against Juve, there