Anfield will host a Champions League night on Tuesday as Liverpool welcome Villarreal for the third round of the league phase, with Alexis Mac Allister’s side seeking to preserve its perfect European start.
Liverpool aim to protect a flawless record
The Reds enter the match having won each of their opening two games in the competition. Another victory on Merseyside would keep Liverpool’s maximum tally intact and strengthen their position in the league-phase standings.
- Liverpool face Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday.
- The fixture is part of the third matchday of the Champions League league phase.
- Alexis Mac Allister is among the Liverpool players involved.
- Liverpool are pursuing a third consecutive European win.
Villarreal arrive with an upset in mind
Villarreal travel from Spain looking to make their mark away from home. The Yellow Submarine see the visit to England as an opportunity to produce a significant result and reinforce their own continental campaign.
For the visitors, a result at Anfield would offer both momentum and a valuable foothold in a demanding Champions League schedule. Liverpool, meanwhile, will try to turn familiar surroundings into another decisive European evening.
