Coach Jurgen Klopp believes that Juventus and Bayern Munich underestimated Villarreal in the Champions League this season and affirmed that his Liverpool will not make the same mistake.

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Villarreal is at risk of not being able to participate in the European Cup when it is only ranked 7th in La Liga.

In round 4 of the strongest team, Villarreal will encounter another championship candidate, Liverpool.

Klopp had to admit defeat against Unai Emery in the 2016 Europa League final between Liverpool and Sevilla

`We analyzed Villarreal thoroughly. I have absolute respect for Unai and his team. I watched how they played and it was great! Impressive! Unai is an unbeatable manager.

Villarreal is ranked 7th in La Liga.

However, the German coach said that Unai Emery’s team reached the semi-finals partly because their opponents in previous rounds were subjective.

Villarreal defeated two giants, Juventus and Bayern Munich, to reach the semi-finals of the C1 Cup

“Villarreal had a bit of an advantage in the last two matches, because perhaps Juventus and Bayern underestimated them.

Villarreal has always been a strong team and they aspire to make history.

Klopp then also called on Liverpool fans to recreate the bustling atmosphere like the night his team excellently overcame another Spanish representative in the semi-finals, Barcelona, in 2019.

Barcelona had to receive bitter consequences when they came as guests at Anfield

“We need an atmosphere and a performance similar to the one we had against Barcelona that year.

If the semi-finals of the European Cup happen easily, it won’t be good at all.

Liverpool is aiming to reach the Champions League final for the third time in the past 5 years.

Liverpool players celebrate after a historic comeback against Barcelona in the 2019 C1 Cup (source: DUGOUT)