Liverpool strike back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thriller
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the Reds cannot afford to relax after storming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 on Tuesday and maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola reflected on his team's impressive comeback after being down two goals in the first half against Villarreal. The Villarreal coach, Inigo Perez, had the chance to improve on his earlier defeat at the hands of his former assistant at Bournemouth. Villarreal took the lead within 30 minutes following goals from Georges Mikautadze and Sergi Cardona.
However, both teams succumbed to defensive lapses when handling crosses into the box. Alexis Mac Allister and Ronald Araujo equalized in the first half, and substitute Florian Wirtz sealed the comeback with a goal in the second half. Iraola emphasized the importance of not relaxing, even when leading, warning that it can be costly.
The Spaniards made changes to their lineup, leaving out all three of his high-priced forwards, to prepare for an upcoming Premier League match against Brighton.
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