Liverpool came from two goals down to defeat Villarreal 4-3 in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield, securing their third consecutive victory in the competition.
Villarreal made a strong start, taking the lead through Georges Mikautadze before Sergi Cardona doubled their advantage in the 29th minute, putting Liverpool under pressure.
Liverpool responded through Alexis Mac Allister, who scored in the 36th minute to reduce the deficit. Ronald Araujo then equalised in stoppage time before the break to make it 2-2.
Liverpool returned for the second half with greater urgency, and teenage winger Rio Ngumoha continued to trouble Villarreal’s defence with his pace and dribbling ability.
Ngumoha set up Mac Allister for his second goal of the night in the 65th minute, giving Liverpool their first lead of the match. Florian Wirtz extended the advantage three minutes later to put the hosts 4-2 ahead.
Villarreal refused to give up, with Tani Oluwaseyi scoring in the 87th minute following a pass from Ayoze Perez to reduce the deficit to 4-3.
Liverpool held on in the closing minutes to secure the victory, maintaining their perfect start to the Champions League campaign with three wins from three matches.
