The UEFA Champions League is back this midweek with the first legs of the semifinals and Villarreal CF are aiming to extend their fairytale run against Liverpool on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s unfancied Spanish outfit travel to Anfield for the opening leg and will be aiming to repeat strong showings on the road against Bayern Munich and Juventus which have earned them a deserved final four berth.
El Submarino Amarillo are not considered favorites for a reason, though, and that is because they are up against Jurgen Klopp’s Premier League powerhouse and our panel very much expects this one to go the Reds’ way. Our experts are split on how convincing a Liverpool win it will be, but they are unanimous in believing that it will be an opening victory for the hosts.
Do you agree with them? Compare your picks with theirs here.
Wednesday’s broadcast schedule
Liverpool vs. Benfica
Date: Wednesday, April 27 | Time: 3 p.m. ET | Live stream: CBS and Paramount+
Location: Anfield — Liverpool, United Kingdom
Studio coverage: Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards
Commentators: Clive Tyldesley and Rob Green
On-site reporters: Peter Schmeichel, Jules Breach and Guillem Balagué
Odds: Liverpool -360 ; Draw +460; Villarreal +1000 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | Liverpool vs. Villarreal
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Source : cbssports
