Marcelino García Toral

Villarreal's appointment of Fran Escriba came as a surprise to many, including the man himself.

Cédric Bakambu Marcelino was satisfied with his Villarreal side edging the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final 2-1 against Sparta Prague.

Guilherme Siqueira Villarreal are looking to extend their winning streak in La Liga to five matches when they face Atletico Madrid in a top-of-the-table clash.

Adrián López Álvarez Adrian's injury-time goal handed Villarreal the first-leg advantage against Liverpool in their quest to reach the Europa League final.

Simone Zaza After scoring nine goals in 10 LaLiga games for Valencia this season, Marcelino believes Simone Zaza deserves an Italy recall.

Marcelino García Toral Real Madrid are in fine goalscoring form and Villarreal boss Marcelino fears his side could be on the end of a thrashing on Sunday.

Geoffrey Kondogbia Barcelona will have to contend with a red-hot Valencia at Mestalla next week after La Liga's second-placed side won again versus Espanyol.

Jürgen Klopp Cedric Bakambu and Roberto Firmino both struck the post before substitute Adrian snatched a last-gasp 1-0 win for Villarreal over Liverpool.

Jürgen Klopp Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Villarreal coach Marcelino clashed during Thursday's second leg at Anfield.

Jürgen Klopp Jurgen Klopp was delighted after Liverpool reached the Europa League final, but Villarreal coach Marcelino was unhappy with his jubilance.