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Villarreal tried their best to keep their European dream alive. But, Liverpool was too strong for the Spanish team. Villarreal fought in the first half. Two goals from the Yellow submarine meant the game was balanced at half-time. But, post the half-time it was Jurgen Klopp's men who found their pace and scored at will. Fabinho first scored for the Reds and Luis Diaz made it level for Liverpool. But, it was Sadio Mane who made it impossible for the home team to make a comeback. It was Luis Diaz who made all the difference for the Reds. Mane now has the most goals in the UCL knockout stage by any African player. A night to forget for Rulli who made two huge mistakes to make it hard for the home team. Read the full Villarreal vs Liverpool match report from our LIVE Blog.
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Stats from the match
Mane becomes the top scorer in the UCL knock-out when it comes to African players. He goes beyond Didier Drogba.
With 139 goals in all competitions, Liverpool makes their own record for most goals in a season across competitions.
This is Liverpool's 10th European Cup final. Moreover, this is their third final last five years.
Jurgen Klopp is now the first manager to play UCL Final, League final and FA Cup final in the same season.