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Player Ratings: Firmino shines against Villarreal as Liverpool ease to Europa League final
LIVERPOOL have reached the Europa League final by beating Villarreal 3-0 at Anfield and 3-1 on aggregate.
Roberto Firmino was at his best to help Liverpool overcome Villarreal
And here, Express Sport takes a look at how Jurgen Klopp's men got on against the Spanish outfit…
SIMON MIGNOLET: The Belgian produced an important early stop to prevent a crucial away goal but had little else to do. 7
NATHANIEL CLYNE: The England right-back was, like always, as much an attacking threat as a defender. Created panic that led to the opening goal. 7
DEJAN LOVREN: The hero against Borussia Dortmund produced another impressive performance, winning headers and tackles aplenty. 8
KOLO TOURE: The veteran did not always look the most comfortable, but was solid and worked well with Lovren. 7
ALBERTO MORENO: The attacking full-back was lucky to avoid a penalty for foolishly pushing Denis Suarez but did well for the most part. 7
JAMES MILNER: Liverpool's captain led by example, working tirelessly and producing some lovely passes. 8
EMRE CAN: Back from ankle ligament damage, the midfielder's bite and guile made a big impact against the rattled Spaniards. 8
ADAM LALLANA: Pressed impressively and showed some nice, deft touches. Had a great chance to score in the first half and turned home the late third. 8
PHILIPPE COUTINHO: Unable to produce a moment of magic but worked hard on and off the ball, playing an important role in the attack. 7
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ROBERTO FIRMINO: The heart of everything Liverpool did well. Produced the cross bundled into his own net by Bruno Soriano and the ball for Daniel Sturridge to slot home, before then playing a key role in the third. 9
DANIEL STURRIDGE: Brought in having not started the previous three European ties and justified his inclusion by extending his run to six goals in nine starts. 7
SUBSTITUTES:
JOE ALLEN (for Coutinho, 82): Brought on to add extra solidity to the midfield in the closing stages. 7
CHRISTIAN BENTEKE (for Firmino, 89): Unable to make an impact but his introduction allowed Firmino to receive a deserved standing ovation. 6
LUCAS LEIVA (for Sturridge, 90): A stoppage-time substitution aimed at winding down the clock. 6
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