Liverpool will play Villarreal in the semi-final of the Europa League.
Jurgen Klopp’s side staged an incredible comeback against Borussia Dortmund on Thursday night, coming from 0-2 down at half-time, 1-3 on aggregate, to win with virtually the last touch of the game.
Dejan Lovren’s header made it 4-3 on the night, 5-4 on aggregate, and in the process eliminated the favourites for the competition.
Now only Villarreal, currently sitting fourth in La Liga, stands between Liverpool and a place in the final in Basel, Switzerland, on May 18.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the draw, most Liverpool fans seemed pleased, and the ‘Yellow Submarine’ ‘jokes’ came out in force. (Villarreal’s nickname is ‘The Yellow Submarine’, while The Beatles, Liverpool’s most famous musical act, had a song called ‘The Yellow Submarine’).
Liverpool fans seem particularly pleased that their side is at home in the second leg. The first leg is on April 28, with the return a week later on May 5.
Villarreal vs Liverpool #UELdraw pic.twitter.com/InCKXQH4Ss
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 15, 2016
Liverpool: Have won just 3 of their last 9 matches against Spanish opposition, losing 3 of their last 4 #UELdraw
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 15, 2016
Villereal v Liverpool great draw. @LFC #LIVERPOOLCOMEBACK
— Richard Goodyer (@RichardGoodyer) April 15, 2016
Yerrrrrsss we're at home for the second leg!
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) April 15, 2016
It didn't go well the last time a Merseyside team went to Villarreal…
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) April 15, 2016
Villarreal it is! Time to down another team in yellow! #LFC
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) April 15, 2016
Liverpool at home for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Villarreal. Could be vital #LFC pic.twitter.com/sw6vOQP8wc
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) April 15, 2016
Villarreal vs Liverpool. Amazing draw for the semifinals – REALLY tough game. VIL are a slightly lesser version of Atletico Madrid.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) April 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/Brodinho/status/720927434657411072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/infused_TuFoxy/status/720927293498114048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/eaamalyon/status/720929681256656897
Liverpool are the only side yet to lose a game across all UEFA competitions this season. pic.twitter.com/zXcYmc95nA
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 15, 2016
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