Liverpool took a step towards making it to another Champions League final with a 2-0 victory over Villarreal at Anfield.

The Reds outclassed Villareal in the first leg of European Champions leg yesterday at home despite their classical displays.

Jordan Henderson’s cross was deflected beyond Villarreal keeper Geronimo Rulli by Pervis Estupinan.

Sadio Mane increased Liverpool’s control when he touched Mohamed Salah’s pass beyond Rulli two minutes later.

The second leg in Villarreal is still to come next Tuesday but Liverpool now look firmly on course to meet either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final in Paris in May.