Content overview: “Villarreal Owner Fernando Roig Says He 'Suffers a Lot' Ahead of Liverpool Champions League”. The 74-year-old businessman, who has overseen more than 1,000 matches, says he doesn't get nervous but 'worried, very anxious,' a feeling that hasn't changed despite the club's remarkable rise. Villarreal, a small club from a city of 50,000, have become regular European contenders under Roig's stewardship, reaching the Europa League final last season and now facing Liverpool for a place in the Champions League final. The match at Anfield symbolizes how far the club has come, but for Roig, the emotional toll remains the same.
As Villarreal prepare to face one of Europe's giants, Roig's words offer a rare glimpse into the personal cost of sporting ambition. The tie kicks off on Tuesday, with the second leg in Spain the following week. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.