Iñigo Pérez faces former teammate Andoni Iraola at Liverpool in Champions League clash

Villarreal manager Iñigo Pérez will meet Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Anfield in the Champions League group stage. The two former friends, who previously worked together, now lead opposing sides in a match that will be broadcast at 21:00 on Movistar. Both managers are under pressure, each navigating a difficult period in their coaching careers. Pérez’s Villarreal and Iraola’s Liverpool are expected to deploy aggressive attacking styles, according to pre‑match analysis. The encounter marks a rare reunion for the pair, who have shared a long friendship off the pitch. #ChampionsLeague #Liverpool #Villarreal @UEFA @BBCSport