Can Liverpool keep their momentum? The Reds come in hot, fresh from a 6‑3 thrashing of LASK on Oct 14 and a 2‑1 victory over Atlético on Sept 9. Iraola’s side have been prolific in Europe, and that firepower has powered them through recent weeks. A win here would lock Liverpool firmly in charge of their group.
Liverpool’s squad announced.
Iraola’s anticipated 4‑2‑3‑1 sees Ryan Gravenberch partner Jérémy Jacquet in midfield, while Florian Wirtz roams behind Lewis Koumas as the main creative spark. Bradley Barcola and Rio Ngumoha stretch the flanks, and Treymaurice Nyoni’s inclusion underlines the depth across the attack. Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gómez marshal the defence in front of Alisson, offering a settled back‑line.
Liverpool confirmed starting XI (4-3-3): Alisson, Ronald Araujo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil Van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas, Alexis Mac Allister, Treymaurice Nyoni, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Lewis Koumas, Rio Ngumoha. Coach: Andoni Iraola.
Villarreal’s lineup revealed – will the Spaniards’ cohesion test Liverpool’s depth?
Iñigo Pérez lines up Villarreal in a clear‑cut 4‑4‑2, pairing Gerard Moreno with Georges Mikautadze up front. Santi Comesaña and Pape Gueye sit deep in midfield, while Alberto Moleiro and Nathan Saliba provide width to feed the strikers. Renato Veiga and Pau Navarro anchor the centre, creating a compact shape to blunt Liverpool’s fluid movement.
Villarreal confirmed starting XI (4-2-1-3): Péter Gulácsi, Santiago Mouriño, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, Santi Comesaña, Nathan Saliba, Pape Gueye, Tajon Buchanan, Georges Mikautadze, Alberto Moleiro. Coach: Iñigo Pérez.