Liverpool beat Villarreal 4-3 after dramatic Champions League comeback at Anfield

Liverpool's meeting with Villarreal at Anfield on October 20, 2026, ended very differently from its opening stages. The hosts won 4-3 after falling two goals behind, according to Sky Sports.

The match was Liverpool's third Champions League fixture of the season. Before kickoff, Technology reported that Liverpool were looking to build on a comeback victory over the weekend.

Villarreal took a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes on October 20, NRK reported. Liverpool's opening half-hour was dismal, according to the BBC, leaving the hosts with another comeback to attempt.

Liverpool recovered before halftime. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Ronald Araujo made it 2-2 at the break, according to NRK.

Mac Allister finished with two goals, with Guardian Sport crediting his double with sparking the comeback. The BBC also highlighted Rio Ngumoha's contribution as Liverpool turned the match around.

Liverpool ultimately prevailed 4-3 in a seven-goal contest. The42 reported that the hosts had recovered from two goals down to win.

Liverpool have won all three of their Champions League matches this season, according to L'Équipe. The final score replaces the earlier focus on kickoff schedules and viewing options with a completed result.

For Villarreal, the defeat was their second in this Champions League campaign, Infobae reported. Their early two-goal advantage was not enough to secure a point at Anfield.