Following Liverpool’s emphatic 3-0 win against Villarreal on Thursday evening, we bring you the best social media reaction from the game.
The Reds produced a fantastic performance in what was their biggest game of the season so far, in front of an electrifying Anfield.
Bruno’s early goal was the perfect start for Jurgen Klopp‘s side, and their relentless football simply blew Villarreal away.
Daniel Sturridge made it 2-0 with a huge goal midway through the second-half, and Adam Lallana put the icing on the cake late in the day.
Liverpool are into their first European final since 2007, and they will face Sevilla in Basel in a fortnight. It promises to be a memorable occasion.
There were incredible scenes in the lead-up to kick-off, bringing back memories of Borussia Dortmund’s visit to Anfield last month:
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Pyro time at the King Harry https://t.co/KcV8ZqKPkF
— Paul Foreman (@redsmicer) May 5, 2016
Anfield Road. pic.twitter.com/KzokTP3EGY
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) May 5, 2016
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Bruno’s early own goal was met with great delight, as well the general noise inside Anfield:
The boss enjoyed that early goal… pic.twitter.com/cV4L9Run61
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 5, 2016
1-0 LIVERPOOL!!!
— LFCTS (@LFCTS) May 5, 2016
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #LFC #STURRIDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) May 5, 2016
No wonder Emre made himself fit, who wouldn’t want to play in this atmosphere. Incredible.
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) May 5, 2016
To be fair on them scousers they do get a decent atmosphere at anfield
— Josh Gibbons (@joshgibbons7) May 5, 2016
Fans gave their thoughts on an excellent first-half performance, with Emre Can earning plenty of praise:
Woof, great half. Lovely early goal, LOADS of high pressure. Emre Can, magnificent. Milner really good too. Just need a killer touch in box!
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) May 5, 2016
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This has been a fantastic first-half from #LFC. Relentless stuff. Must just be wary of the counter-attack sucker-punch.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) May 5, 2016
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I love Emre Can more than any of you lot do.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) May 5, 2016
Emre Can, literally, running midfield on his own. What a hero.
— Floyd (@TheFNundy) May 5, 2016
Great intensity in the first half – just need to add a little bit more quality on the ball and we can do this. #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) May 5, 2016
Excellent first half from Liverpool. Away goal danger still exists but more of the same and the final beckons.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 5, 2016
So *THAT* is what heavy metal football looks like! Brilliant half from #LFC.
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) May 5, 2016
Liverpool were equally brilliant after the break, as Klopp’s men cruised to a wonderful victory. Supporters were joyous at the final whistle:
After no great European nights at Anfield since 2009, three in two months. Liverpool were terrific.
— Richard Jolly ?? (@RichJolly) May 5, 2016
Before Jürgen Klopp took over, #LFC seemed like they'd struggle to get out the group. They topped it and are heading to Basel. Unreal!
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) May 5, 2016
What a night! Superb performance from Liverpool. Dominated from the off and showed great game intelligence. Lovren and Can outstanding.
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) May 5, 2016
That was Jurgen Klopp football. Fantastic performance when the stakes were high.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) May 5, 2016
#LFC digest: Liverpool painfully efficient, every man better than his opposite number. A Klopp masterpiece without question. Big task ahead.
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) May 5, 2016
ubermick on the forum:
Never in doubt. A few half chances for Villareal, but from the kickoff to the final whistle, we were the better team. Kloppo warned them that they wouldn’t know what hit them at Anfield.
Man U, Dortmund, Villarreal. That's quite a run to the final.
— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) May 5, 2016
Liverpool in another Cup Final toughest possible final but with this lot anything's possible pic.twitter.com/hq17bUt9Bi
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) May 5, 2016
It's also good to see the Villereal boss was spot on – his team not overawed by the occasion at all. #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) May 5, 2016
Jurgen Klopp has led #LFC into two finals in his first season in charge. What an amazing manager he is. Can't believe he's ours!
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) May 5, 2016
Brilliant all-round performance from #LFC tonight. Superbly balanced midfield, great aggression off the ball, and enough bodies in box!
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) May 5, 2016
Nilf on the forum:
Fantastic fantastic fantastic. Bring on Sevilla, can’t let them have 3 on the trot can we!
Another incredible European night for #LFC. Villarreal blown away by the power of Anfield https://t.co/5Zca2T84UP pic.twitter.com/Z4utVjyGAh
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) May 5, 2016
That Sion draw seems a long, long time ago… a new era at Anfield.
— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) May 5, 2016
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Klopp stood in the centre-circle after the final whistle, punching the air as Anfield responded wildly. They love this charismatic man. #lfc
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 5, 2016
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Sweeting on the forum:
Emre Can is a monster. Basically played CM on his own and was completely dominant. What a talent.
Another one bites the dust. #LFC pic.twitter.com/vEwuOl02Qg
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) May 5, 2016
People actually named Firmino a flop you know
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) May 5, 2016
Surprised I haven't seen anyone criticising Sturridge for over celebrating….
— Floyd (@TheFNundy) May 5, 2016
13 days until we lift the UEFA cup for the 4h time.
— Fields of Anfield Road (@FOAnfieldRoad) May 5, 2016
Have Sky given up on comparing Klopp's win % with Rodgers' yet? #2cupfinals #thekloppeffect
— Thom Gibbons (@TheBadgerG) May 5, 2016
Liverpool vs Villarreal, Combined two leg stats:
Goals: 3-1
Shots: 32-15
On Target: 10-5
In the box: 22-11
Reds deservedly off to Basle!— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) May 5, 2016
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