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Villarreal are ready to make Liverpool “suffer” on one of the biggest nights in their history.

The tiny Spanish club entertain the Reds at their compact El Madrigal stadium, with their manager Marcelino insisting the pressure is completely off his side against “legendary opponents”.

And that has left the former Sevilla boss insisting that his side will take the game to Liverpool in the home leg, and try to blow them away.

“Liverpool might be the favourite. The club, their history and the fact that they knocked out Borussia Dortmund all add up,” he said.

“But we don’t consider ourselves to be less than them. We are going to give everything from our side to eliminate this legendary team.

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“We have the chance to make history at this club now. If we manage to enjoy the match and do the things we know how to do I think they’re going to suffer a lot at our ground.

“We don’t have any pressure on us. We are very hopeful and convinced that we are capable of beating Liverpool, and all the while we’ll be enjoying the occasion.”

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This is Villarreal’s FOURTH European semi-final, but they have yet to take this hurdle and reach a major final. In fact, they have not won a major trophy in their history or reached a final...other than the Intertoto cup.

Liverpool too, in the last seven semi-finals they reached in all competitions they have gone on to lift just one trophy...the Capital One Cup in 2012.

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It leaves the tie finely balanced and Villarreal striker Roberto Soldado – who played at Spurs – insisted dreams can come true.

“It would be a very big achievement for Villarreal to get through to the final. It’s what we’re all dreaming about,” Soldado said.

“We strongly believe in our chances, although we know it’s going to be difficult. This game has given the team and the fans such a lot of excitement, and we can use that excitement to get through."

VILLARREAL VS LIVERPOOL: THREE TO WATCH

Denis Suarez Signed by Man City as a teenager but he never made a first-team appearance. Was snapped up by Barcelona, who sold him to Villarreal... but with a buy-back clause they are likely to exercise this summer. Most assists in the competition, and their most creative player.

Cedric Bakambu Powerful Congolese striker who represented France as a junior. The Spaniards' main goal-scoring threat. He is likened to Jamie Vardy in his pace and desire. Villarreal’s top scorer this season having passed 20 already.

Roberto Soldado A £26million flop at Spurs but, despite looking hesitant in England, he has the guile, skill and movement to create for Bakumbu, making for a devastating partnership.

VILLARREAL VS LIVERPOOL: PROBABLE TEAMS

Villarreal Areola; Gaspar, Bailly, Ruiz, Rukavina; Suarez, Trigueros, Soriano, Castillejo; Bakambu, Soldado.

Liverpool Mignolet; Clyne, Toure, Lovren, Moreno; Milner, Lucas, Allen; Lallana, Sturridge, Coutinho.