'Special' to face friend Perez in Champions League, says Liverpool's Iraola

Iraola, asked if he had spoken to Perez lately, said Tuesday's game had put a temporary restriction on their friendship.

'Special' to face friend Perez in Champions League, says Liverpool's Iraola (Photo: Citizen Digital)

Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola reacts during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says it will be a "special" experience to go up against a Villarreal side managed by longtime friend Inigo Perez when the teams meet in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.

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20 Oct 2026 · citizen.digital

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