Virgil van Dijk error gifts Villarreal early lead at Anfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Liverpool faces Villarreal in a Champions League match at Anfield on October 20. An early mistake by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk gifted Villarreal a goal, misjudging a header back to goalkeeper Alisson, allowing Georges Mikautadze to score. Villarreal later doubled their advantage as Liverpool struggled to regain composure. The match remains ongoing.
- •Liverpool plays Villarreal in a Champions League clash at Anfield.
- •Virgil van Dijk's error led to Villarreal's first goal.
- •Georges Mikautadze scored after capitalizing on the mistake.
- •Villarreal doubled their lead within 30 minutes.
- •Liverpool has won both previous matches in this season's competition.
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"Van Dijk completely misjudged his header back to goalkeeper Alisson to give Villarreal a shock lead
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