Liverpool vs Villarreal LIVE: Stream, TV channel, team news for huge Champions League semi-final – latest updates

LIVERPOOL are 180 minutes away from their third Champions League final in five years.

After knocking out Inter Milan and Benfica, The Reds have been handed what they may feel is another favourable draw against Unai Emery’s Villarreal.

But in the quarter-final, they beat 2020 winners Bayern Munich 1-0 at home before a last gasp Samuel Chukwueze goal saw them snatch a 1-1 draw in Germany to go through.

Start time: 8pm BSTTV/Live stream: BT Sport 2Liverpool XI: To followVillarreal XI: To follow

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What time does Liverpool vs Villarreal kick off?

Liverpool take on Villarreal on Wednesday, April 27.The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.It takes place at Anfield.Last time the sides met, Liverpool won 3-0 at Anfield in 2016 to reach the Europa League final with a 3-1 aggregate victory.

What TV channel is Liverpool vs Villarreal on and can I live stream it?

Liverpool vs Villarreal is live on BT Sport 2.The match kicks off at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.To stream it live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

Team news

Roberto Firmino is the only slight doubt for Liverpool ahead of this crucial Champions League semi-final.

Villarreal’s Alberto Moreno will miss out on a reunion with his former club due to ruptured cruciate ligaments.

Striker Gerard Moreno is also out with a hamstring problem but may be fit for the second leg.

Former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has recently returned to training for the Spaniards.