Liverpool vs Villarreal: Predicted line-ups, kick off time, how and where to watch on TV and online

On Wednesday night, Liverpool host Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. The Yellow Submarine, reigning Europa League champions, have been the surprise package of this year's tournament after impressive wins over Juventus and Bayern Munich and they will face yet another stern test at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's men, meanwhile, were among the pre-tournament favourites and will be hoping to return to the final for the first time since winning it all in 2019.

Both teams should go into this big occasion high on confidence after beating local rivals last time out and being in good form generally. Since the quarter-finals, Liverpool have beaten Manchester City, Manchester United and Everton. Unai Emery's side, meanwhile, have won back-to-back LaLiga Santander games against Getafe and Valencia.

Villarreal will likely have to do without star striker Gerard Moreno, however, although he may make a comeback for the second leg, and former Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno remains on the sidelines. For the home side, Roberto Firmino is the only major doubt.

Liverpool vs Villarreal predicted line-ups

Liverpool predicted line-up (4:3:3): Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Luis Diaz.

Villarreal predicted line-up (4:4:2): Geronimo Rulli; Juan Foyth, Raul Albiol, Pau Torres, Pervis Estupinan; Dani Parejo, Francis Coquelin, Etienne Capoue; Giovani Lo Celso; Samuel Chukwueze, Arnaut Danjuma.

Liverpool vs Villarreal: When does it start?

Wednesday's game between Liverpool and Villarreal kicks off at 20:00 BST, the local time in the UK. For those living in the USA, you can tune in at 15:00 ET and 12:00 PT.

Liverpool vs Villarreal: Where to watch it?

For UK viewers, BT Sport 2 and Ultimate have you covered for the big game. If you're watching in the USA, you can tune into Paramount+, TUDN or Univision.