LIVERPOOL, England -- Three thoughts from Anfield where Liverpool defeated Villarreal 3-0 to book a spot in the Europa League final.
1. Klopp leading Liverpool toward European glory
On nights like this, it feels like the glory days are returning to Liverpool. Their remarkable Europa League run will take them all the way to Basel for May 18's final. Like Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund before them, Villarreal wilted in the intensity of Anfield.
The Spanish side lost 3-0 in the game, 3-1 in the tie. Villarreal had already booked their Champions League spot after last Sunday's win at Valencia secured them fourth place in La Liga, but a place in a first European final remains elusive.