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Liverpool overturned a one-goal first leg deficit, thrashing Villarreal 3-0 at Anfield to reach the Europa League final, which will be their first European final since 2007.
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— Liverpool FC (LFC) May 5, 2016EuropaLeague
final, here we come! pic.twitter.com/7qsW3Pe4Lb
Bruno Soriano’s early own goal seven minutes into the game gave the Reds the lead, before Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana struck in the second half to secure a slot in the final.
The Reds thoroughly dominated Villarreal, who appeared subdued by the raucous atmosphere and an early onslaught at Anfield. The Spaniards’ demise took a steep dip in the 71st minute after Victor Ruizwas sent off following a second booking.
Following the final whistle… pic.twitter.com/pGEWxDyT5P
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 5, 2016
Liverpool now meet Sevilla on May 18 in the final at St-Jakob Park in Basel Switzerland.
Sevilla who are two-time defending champions of the competition beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 to win their semi-final 5-3 on aggregate.
The winner of the competition is guaranteed entry into next season’s Champions League.
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