Europa League a 'dream' for Villarreal and Soldado
Roberto Soldado hopes to make it third time lucky as Villarreal take on Liverpool in the Europa League semi-finals.
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Villarreal striker Roberto Soldado says it would be a dream for the Liga club to reach the Europa league final at Liverpool's expense.
Liverpool travel to El Madrigal for the first leg of their semi-final tie, having eliminated tournament favourites Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling quarter-final.
Villarreal saw off Sparta Prague in the last eight and are three-time semi-finalists in this competition.
Four points clear off fifth-placed Celta Vigo in La Liga, Villarreal look set for a spot in next season's Champions League, but Soldado was quick to fix his sights on a possible trophy.
"For Villarreal to get through to the final would be a great reward," the former Tottenham forward said. "It is the dream we all have. We strongly believe in our chances, although we know it will be difficult
"They are a very direct team on the ball. It's a great group and this is why they are in a European semi-final.
"We need the best of everyone tomorrow to get a great result and that means that we all give 100 per cent.
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"We must give the highest level. We should not feel pressure and enjoy the game with our people."
Soldado has reached this stage twice before in his career – with Osasuna in 2006-07 and Valencia in 2011-12 – but is yet to make the final.
"I have not won any of the two Europa League semi-finals I played and I hope to get third time lucky," he added.
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