(Reuters) - After eliminating Juventus and Bayern Munich from the Champions League, Villarreal have 'all the confidence in the world' that they can get past Liverpool and reach the final of Europe's elite club competition, midfielder Dani Parejo said.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Villarreal v Juventus - Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain - February 22, 2022 Villarreal's Dani Parejo celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Pablo Morano
The Spanish side won the Europa League last season and followed up that impressive European campaign by reaching their first Champions League semi-final in 16 years. "Knocking out Juventus and Bayern was very important for us because it showed we can reach a level where we can compete with these teams."
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