Ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash, Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno said his side is fully equipped to secure a win at Anfield, eyeing a second triumph after last week’s Napoli victory. Can they really outshine Liverpool on their home turf?
We must brace for a great Liverpool, yet we’re ready to face a top‑class opponent. Victory at Anfield is within our reach, and that’s what we envision.
The encounter will be tough given the quality of our rivals. Coming from a Champions‑style mini‑league, we know every point counts. The atmosphere will be electric, but we’ll rise above it. Our high‑intensity style is exactly how we intend to tackle this match.
Moreno recalled missing the 2022 semi‑final first leg against Liverpool. “I was there but didn’t play. Now I’m eager to face a club like Liverpool, focused on ambition and the mindset to seize the game,” he added.
Only Allison, Van Dijk, Foyth and Moreno remain from that 2022 tie. “It’s an honour to keep representing this club and to play these high‑stakes games. The teams differ, the setting changes, yet the fire from that night still drives us,” he asserted. For my money, wearing the shirt in such moments defines a player’s legacy.
The striker highlighted last week’s win as crucial, ending Villarreal’s nearly four‑year drought without a Champions League victory.
He concluded that the Napoli success frees them from last season’s disappointment and proves they can compete with any opponent. Will this confidence propel Villarreal into the knockout stages?