Villarreal Knock Bayern Munich Out To Set Up Meeting With Either Liverpool Or Benfica

SI Editorial | Oct 25, 2024

AC Milan hosts Liverpool on the first matchday of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League. / IMAGO/Mickael Chavet

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Liverpool will face Villareal in the UEFA Champions League semi-final if they are to go through against Benfica in tomorrow's second leg. The Spanish side score a late equaliser to knock Bayern Munich out.

Villareal shock the rest of Europe with a late goal from substitute Samuel Chukwueze, as they claim a 2-1 aggregate victory over Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich. 

Going into tonight's second leg with a 1-0 advantage, Unai Emery's side put up a resiliant and stubborn display to keep Munich out for the majority of the match.

A goal from Robert Lewandowski early in the second half seemed to be a moment to turn the tie completely on it's head. However, Villareal held out until their moment of glory. 

Substitute Samuel Chukwueze finished off a fantastic counter attacking goal for the away team. A goal that sends them to the semi-final of the Champions League, where they will likely play Liverpool.

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