Liverpool fans see “best in the world” Thiago and Fabinho dominate Villarreal

April 27, 2022
Henry Jackson

Liverpool won 2-0 at home to Villarreal on Wednesday evening, taking control of their Champions League semi-final tie as Thiago and Fabinho shone in midfield.

Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal

Champions League Semi-Final First Leg, Anfield
April 27, 2022

Goals: Estupinan OG 52′, Mane 55′

The Reds took on the Yellow Submarine in front of an expectant Anfield crowd, with a place in the final within touching distance.

Villarreal frustrated Jurgen Klopp‘s side in the first half, defending resolutely and keeping the scores level, but Thiago hit the post with a long-range effort.

Liverpool had liftoff when Pervis Estupinan diverted Jordan Henderson‘s cross into the net, before Sadio Mane made it 2-0 amid joyous scenes soon after.

That’s the way the scoreline remained, with the Reds now red-hot favourites to progress to next month’s final in Paris.

Thiago and Fabinho were both exceptional at Anfield – here’s how supporters reacted to their brilliance on social media.

Thiago produced yet another masterclass…

Thiago, crikey

— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) April 27, 2022

Thiago runs nearly every match,one of the best in the world.

— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) April 27, 2022

Thiago Man of the Match. Again. Outrageous footballer.

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) April 27, 2022

Don’t want to hear any Thiago slander on my timeline ever again!

— Karl (@KarlThyer) April 27, 2022

96% pass accuracy. pic.twitter.com/Aa5ybfdPnm

— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) April 27, 2022

Thiago is a five foot something colossus

— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) April 27, 2022

Feels like Thiago has been playing the same game on repeat for about five matches. In total control of everything in the middle third.

— Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) April 27, 2022

Imagine thinking Thiago isn’t the best midfielder to have ever played the game.

— Floyd (@TheFNundy) April 27, 2022

Fabinho was colossal in his own way, too…

https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1519414607521239040

Thiago & Fabinho have whipped out the heavy blanket tonight. Composure, control & measured tenacity.

— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) April 27, 2022

Swear Fabinho gives the ball away sometimes just so he can win it back again.

— Kevin (@KevOrf_5) April 27, 2022

Fabinho's counter pressing has been from another planet. He's been better on the ball, but against it:superb

— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) April 27, 2022