Champions League: Sadio Mané joins the party and sets a record

Liverpool qualified for the Champions League final after winning the semi-final second leg against Villarreal (2-3). Sadio Mané, scorer of the 3rd goal, immediately became the African "Top scorer" in the direct elimination phase.

Sadio Mané offers a record after his goal against Villarreal

It's almost a refrain with the Senegalese star. Sadio Manétakes a liking to a Champions League final. Since his arrival in Liverpool, the Senegalese international will play his third final in this competition.

After the last lost in 2018 against Real Madrid (3-1), Sadio Mané and the Reds came back more conquering the following season (2019). This time, he and his partners did not miss each other. Against Tottenham, they will manage to win the grail (2-0).

Champions League: Sadio Mané joins the party and sets a record

Sadio Mané offers a record after his goal against Villarreal

And this season, Sadio Mané could win his second Champions League. Liverpool indeed beat Villarreal (2-3) in the semi-final second leg. However, the Redswere badly embarked on this meeting.

The Yellow Submarines pack the game and manage to score in the 3rd minute through Boulaye Dia. The Ceramica stadium explodes. And carried by this crazy atmosphere, the Spaniards stab before the break. Coquelinwith a header, concludes a cross from Capua (2-0, 41st). Incredible !

Liverpool and Sadio Mané must then react to the return from the locker room. They won't be asked.

By dint of suffering, Villarreal gave in with a shot from Fabinho (2-1, 62nd). Villareal loses their football, messes up and again concedes a new goal which bears the signature of Diaz (2-2, 67th). In perfect equality, Sadio Mané and his family have already qualified for the final.But Liverpool are never satisfied. The English will seek to carry the blow which will occur on an achievement of Sadio Mané (2-3, 74th). A clear and flawless victory.

And Mané offers himself a record in passing with 15 achievements in the knockout phase of the Champions League. Sadio Mané thus overtakes Didier Drogba who had remained at 14 goals. For its part, Liverpool will play its 10th final in its history in this competition.

Sadio Mané offers a record after his goal against Villarreal