LIVERPOOL -- After performing impressively in the domestic sphere, Liverpool turned their focus to Europe. The Reds will meet Villarreal in the first leg of the 2021/22 Champions League semifinal.

This British representative acted as the host. Precisely at Anfield Stadium, Thursday (28/4) early morning WIB. The Kop centre-back, Virgil van Dijk reacts.

Before the duel took place, his team was favored to win. Van Dijk dismissed that. According to him, at this level, no one is really underdog.

"This will be a difficult party. Villarreal are a difficult team to face. I watched their match against Bayern Munich, they defended fantastically," said the Dutchman, quoted by Football Espana, Tuesday (26/4).

He saw all of the Yellow Submarine's judodors working hard. The Spanish team, according to Van Dijk, contains experienced players. Everyone plays collectively.

In essence, Van Dijk believes that there are no easy matches in the Champions League semifinals. That's why they have to give everything. Anything can happen in the next 180 minutes.

"The second leg in Spain, will be very difficult. We expect the game to run very intensely," he said.

Liverpool is in a positive trend. Jurgen Klopp's polish squad is unbeaten in the last 10 games. Count from various events.

A total of eight matches were won. The remaining two duels ended in a draw. Most recently, the Reds triumphed in the Meryseiside Derby.

Van Dijk and his colleagues overthrew Everton, two goals without reply, a few days ago. A precious capital ahead of the battle in the blue continent.