Villarreal:
Alphonse Areola – 6/10
Areola made a string of fine saves which didn’t amount to much later on. He was able to do little about the goals.
Jaume Costa– 5/10
Jaume Costa was solid for most of the game but could hardly contain the Red onslaught as Clyne and Lallana ran riot on his side.
Mateo Musacchio – 5/10
Mateo Musacchio started the game brightly after the initial goal went in. However, he couldn’t repel the onslaught for long in the second half.
Victor Ruiz– 4/10
Victor Ruiz was evidently unnerved by the occasion and the force of Anfield. He seemed nervy all evening and made a few unnecessary tackles. Eventually got sent off for a second bookable offense.
Mario Gaspar – 6/10
Mario Gaspar was good for large parts of the game but eventually faded away in the second half. He had an early chance to open the scoring but was thwarted by Mignolet.
Soriano Bruno- 5/10
Soriano Bruno was unfortunate to concede the opening goal from his own boot. He eventually tried to set things straight with some good offensive play but faded away in the second half as he got completely dominated.
Tomas Pina – 5/10
Tomas Pina was continually run over in midfield by the Reds’ offense.
Denis Suarez – 6/10
Denis Suarez was a constant source of trouble for Liverpool again on this night but after a point his frustration at not being able to do anything conclusive showed.
Jonathan Dos Santos – 5/10
Jonathan Dos Santos on the night seemed to be largely anonymous. He was kept in check rather easily by Clyne.
Roberto Soldado – 4/10
Roberto Soldado was another player who let the occasion get to him as his efforts seemed to be overshadowed by his lack of temperament.
Cedric Bakambu – 5/10
Cedric Bakambu was left to feed off scraps but when he was offered anything, he used his pace and power to make something more off it. He hardly had any service of value though.
Substitutes
Adrian Lopez – 5/10
Adrian hardly managed to threaten once on. His efforts weren’t helped by the Red Card to his side.
Manu Trigueros – 5/10
Trigueros managed some neat passes but hardly had any impact.
Daniele Bonera – 5/10
Bonera came on after Victor Ruiz was sent off. He hardly seemed to be any better off than Ruiz.
