Football Watcher: For 90 minutes, the field is like a playground, Thiago Alcantara was chosen as the "Player of the Match"

Liverpool's midfield motorcycle Thiago Alcantara was chosen as the "Player of the Match" aka the best player in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal against Villarreal.

The duel at Anfield ended with the score 2-0 for the Reds to win. It will be a good capital heading into the second leg at home to the "Yellow Submarines".

UEFA's technical watch panel argued: "He showed vision and precision with his passing."

"When he has the ball, he is able to get past his opponents and make important tackles when needed."

"For 90 minutes, the pitch is like his playground."