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Andoni Iraola gets clearest Liverpool sign yet as final Anfield song says it all

Verdict from Anfield as Liverpool make it three straight Champions League victories with a 4-3 win over Villarreal…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:07 PM
Andoni Iraola gets clearest Liverpool sign yet as final Anfield song says it all
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Gorst highlights Rio Ngumoha's starring display in Liverpool's win, celebrated by Anfield playing Duran Duran's hit song.
  • Liverpool defeated Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League at Anfield after initially trailing by two goals.
  • Alexis Mac Allister scored twice, while Ronald Araujo and Florian Wirtz added Liverpool's other goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool secured a 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal at Anfield, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to record their third win in six days. After early goals from Georges Mikautadze and Santi Cardona put the visitors ahead, Liverpool responded with a brace from Alexis Mac Allister, a header from Ronald Araujo, and a strike from substitute Florian Wirtz.

Paul Gorst highlights the standout performance of 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha, who assisted two goals and received a standing ovation. Ngumoha's display prompted Anfield to play Duran Duran's song 'Rio' post-match as contract negotiations continue. Gorst also notes that the result moves Andoni Iraola's squad to nine points in the competition.

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