Liverpool fans have been left counting their lucky stars over the prospect of facing Villarreal instead of Bayern Munich.The Yellow Submarine shocked the world when they dumped the German giants out of the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
Reds target Arnaut Danjuma had fired Villarreal ahead in the first leg before Robert Lewandowski hit back in the second leg for Bayern.But Samuel Chukwueze silenced a stunned Allianz Arena when he notched the Yellow Submarine ahead again in the 88th minute.
And Liverpool fans are relishing the prospect of facing the Spanish side ahead of the six-time champions of Europe.One fan tweeted: "The winner of Liverpool/Benfica or Villarreal will definitely go on to win the tournament.
Fairytale stuff. That’s why Super League is a horrendous concept.""Perfect match should we win tomorrow! F****** come on you Red Men," another added.
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