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Villarreal president reflects on emotional Anfield visit for Champions League clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:36 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Villarreal president reflects on emotional Anfield visit for Champions League clash

Summary

Villarreal president Fernando Roig described the upcoming Champions League match against Liverpool at Anfield as 'emotional' and 'very stressful'. The LaLiga club has won and lost one game each in this season's tournament. Villarreal is coming off a disappointing 0-0 draw against Elche and currently sits 12th in LaLiga, while Liverpool aims to build on recent positive momentum with four wins in their last five matches. Roig acknowledged the significance of playing at Anfield, a venue where Villarreal has previously lost in high-stakes matches.

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By the Numbers

•Villarreal visits Liverpool for a Champions League game on October 19.
•The club has lost previous matches at Anfield in 2016 and 2022.
•Villarreal drew 0-0 with Elche ahead of this fixture.
•Liverpool aims for a third consecutive win in the competition.
•Roig emphasized the emotional weight of playing against Liverpool.

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7:36 AMYahoo Sports — Villarreal chief ’emotional’ about Anfield visit ahead of ‘very stressful’ week

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Villarreal president Fernando Roig has said that it’ll be an ’emotional’ experience to see his team playing against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night.The LaLiga club will visit Merseyside fo...
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