Thiago is back in Spain tonight and eyeing a third Champions League title... he's worked tirelessly to become a vital cog in Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool machine - and with unfinished business in his adopted homeland, he's returning at just the right time

Villarreal will be looking to make home advantage count in their Champions League semi-final second leg showdown - but there will be one Liverpool player who will feel comfortable in the surroundings tonight.

Thiago Alcantara is back in Spain - the country where his professional career began, the location where he honed his silky skills.

The midfielder is a product of Barcelona's prestigious La Masia academy after joining their ranks as a teenager. He was part of the successful star-studded Barca squad, including the likes of Andres Iniesta and Xavi between 2009 and 2013.