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Champions League | Semi-Finals
May 2, 2018 at 7.45pm UK
 
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4-2

Milner (15' og.), Dzeko (52'), Nainggolan (86', 90' pen.)
FT(HT: 1-2)
Mane (9'), Wijnaldum (25')
Reaction
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho pictured in front of the Anfield faithful on October 14, 2017
Mark Lawrenson: 'Nobody mentions Philippe Coutinho anymore at Liverpool'
Mark Lawrenson believes that, with Liverpool's forward trident and the club's journey to the Champions League final, Philippe Coutinho has been forgotten at Anfield.
May 3, 20:06
Steven Gerrard in charge of Liverpool under-19s on February 21, 2018
Steven Gerrard: 'Liverpool on verge of something really good'
Steven Gerrard believes that Liverpool are "on the verge of something really, really good" following the Reds' Champions League semi-final victory over Roma.
May 3, 19:40
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno: 'Mohamed Salah is only training at 20%'
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno claims that teammate Mohamed Salah has only been training at "20%" in an attempt to avoid injury.
May 3, 10:31
Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Sadio Mane: 'Liverpool can beat any team in the world'
Winger Sadio Mane claims that Liverpool are capable of defeating any team in the world after setting up a Champions League final meeting with Real Madrid.
May 3, 10:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
James Pallotta: 'Champions League without VAR is an absolute joke'
Roma chairman James Pallotta believes that the lack of VAR in the Champions League is "an absolute joke" following his side's semi-final loss to Liverpool.
May 2, 23:08
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool too patient against Roma'
Jurgen Klopp acknowledges that Liverpool's performance in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Roma was far from their best.
May 2, 22:53
Jurgen Klopp in action during the Champions League quarter-final game between Liverpool and Manchester City on April 4, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool deserve to be in Champions League final'
Jurgen Klopp believes that Liverpool are "deserved finalists" in the Champions League after seeing out a "crazy" semi-final tie against Roma.
May 2, 22:37
Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Andrew Robertson: 'Underdog tag could benefit Liverpool against Real Madrid'
Full-back Andrew Robertson believes that Liverpool's underdog tag could work in their favour when they meet Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26.
May 2, 22:24
James Milner in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017
James Milner: 'Liverpool got the job done at Roma'
James Milner admits that Liverpool "need to do better to see out games" but is pleased to have got "the job done" in their Champions League semi-final second leg at Roma.
May 2, 22:11
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson barks orders during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017
Jordan Henderson: Liverpool "never do it the easy way"
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson admits that the Reds "never do it the easy way" when it comes to seeing out games, despite beating Roma to reach the Champions League final.
May 2, 21:58

The Match

Match Report

Liverpool hold off a second-half fightback from Roma to book their place in the Champions League final despite a 4-2 defeat in the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico.

Live Commentary

Relive Liverpool's 4-2 defeat at the hands of Roma as the Reds book their place in the final of the Champions League despite a late scare at the Stadio Olimpico.

Team News

Sadio Mane recovers from injury to start for Liverpool in the second leg of the club's Champions League semi-final tie with Roma.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the Champions League action as Liverpool aim to book themselves a place in the final when they travel to face Roma.

Head to Head
Apr 24, 2018 7.45pm
Aug 2, 2016 1.35am
Pre-season Friendlies
Liverpool
1-2
Roma
Ojo (45')
Ojo (36')
Dzeko (29'), Salah (62')
Jesus (57'), Paredes (85')
Jul 24, 2014 12.30am
Pre-season Friendlies
Roma
1-0
Liverpool
Agger (90' og.)
Build-up
Generic image of a locker room
Liverpool fans told to avoid walk to Stadio Olimpico
Liverpool supporters are told that they should not entertain walking to Roma's Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night 'under any circumstances' due to safety concerns.
May 2, 16:28
Georginio Wijnaldum has a shot during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Georginio Wijnaldum: 'Liverpool remain relaxed ahead of Roma clash'
Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum says that he remains relaxed ahead of the second leg of Liverpool's Champions League semi-final with Roma.
May 2, 11:23
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
How Liverpool could line up against Roma
Ahead of Liverpool's trip to Italy for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Roma, Sports Mole looks at how the Reds could line up at the Stadio Olimpico.
May 2, 08:23
Edin Dzeko in action during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017
How Roma could line up against Liverpool
Ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg between Roma and Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at how the hosts could line up at the Stadio Olimpico.
May 2, 08:06
Jurgen Klopp at the Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City on April 28, 2018
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'We will fight for our dreams'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his side have a "great opportunity" to maintain their dream of going all the way in the Champions League when they take on Roma.
May 1, 18:33
Roma's Radja Nainggolan in action against Juventus on May 14, 2017
Radja Nainggolan: 'Roma cannot make same mistakes in second leg'
Radja Nainggolan calls for an improved performance from his Roma teammates as they target a second three-goal European comeback on home soil in the space of a month.
May 1, 17:20
Mohamed Salah is embraced by Jordan Henderson during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Eusebio Di Francesco: 'Liverpool tougher to overcome than Barcelona'
Eusebio Di Francesco is confident that Roma can overturn their three-goal deficit against Liverpool, but says it will be even tougher than overcoming Barcelona.
May 1, 17:08
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Eusebio Di Francesco: 'Roma cannot just focus on Mohamed Salah'
Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco insists that he 'will not change his entire team' in an attempt to stop the threat of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
May 1, 16:55
Adam Lallana in action for Liverpool on February 11, 2018
Adam Lallana named in Liverpool squad to face Roma
Adam Lallana is a surprise inclusion in Liverpool's 23-man squad to face Roma on Wednesday night, having missed the last two months with a hamstring injury.
May 1, 16:20
Alisson Becker of Roma during the Europa League match against Lyon on March 16, 2017
Alisson: 'Roma can stop Mohamed Salah as a team'
Roma goalkeeper Alisson says that his side are capable of handling Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
May 1, 14:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roma sporting director Monchi issues plea to fans ahead of Liverpool clash
Roma sporting director Monchi calls on the club's supporters to prove that they are not violent when Liverpool travel to the Italian capital.
Apr 30, 20:20
Joe Gomez looks concerned during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017
Joe Gomez: 'Liverpool will not sit back against Roma'
Gomez believes that attack will prove to be the best form of defence for Liverpool when they take on Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Apr 29, 20:48
Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Georginio Wijnaldum backs Virgil van Dijk to help lead Liverpool to Champions League final
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum believes that teammate and compatriot Virgil van Dijk will be instrumental in getting the Reds to the Champions League final.
Apr 29, 16:34
Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Mohamed Salah: 'Liverpool dreaming of Champions League final'
Mohamed Salah admits that Liverpool's players are all "dreaming" of a place in the Champions League final and calls for renewed focus over the coming weeks.
Apr 29, 16:12
Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane declared fit for Roma match
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident of having Sadio Mane back available for Wednesday's meeting with Roma after being left without the forward against Stoke City.
Apr 28, 19:10
Diego Perotti in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016
Diego Perotti out of Liverpool match, Kevin Strootman doubtful
Diego Perotti is expected to sit out Roma's meeting with Liverpool in the Champions League next week, while Kevin Strootman is also in a race against time to feature.
Apr 27, 21:06
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Jurgen Klopp: 'Football showed its ugly side before Roma match'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes that the "ugly face" of football does not show itself prior to next week's return leg against Roma in the Italian capital.
Apr 27, 12:45
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool request meeting with UEFA, Italian police
Liverpool have taken "the exceptional measure" of requesting a meeting with Italian police ahead of their trip to face Roma, amid concerns for the safety of their fans.
Apr 26, 15:46
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1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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