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Attendance: 51,236
Liverpool logo
Champions League | Semi-Finals
Apr 24, 2018 at 7.45pm UK
 
Roma logo

5-2

Salah (36', 45'), Mane (56'), Firmino (61', 69')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Dzeko (81'), Perotti (85' pen.)
Reaction
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool, Roma charged by UEFA over fan violence
Liverpool and Roma are both charged by UEFA for crowd disturbances ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield.
May 22, 20:48
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Report: Roma fans face away ban following attack on Liverpool supporter
A report claims that UEFA will ban Roma fans from away games for one or two matches following an attack which left a Liverpool fan in a coma.
Apr 26, 21:21
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool fan to be pulled out of coma on Monday
Sean Cox - the Liverpool fan left in critical condition following an attack by Roma supporters - will be pulled out of his induced coma by medics on Monday.
Apr 26, 17:55
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Roma fans to undergo trial in May after attack on Liverpool fan
The two Roma fans suspected of carrying out an attack which left a Liverpool supporter in critical condition will undergo trial at Liverpool Crown Court in May.
Apr 26, 16:32
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Steven Gerrard: 'Mohamed Salah best player in world right now'
Steven Gerrard deems Mohamed Salah "the best player on the planet right now" following the Egyptian's display in Liverpool's 5-2 Champions League win over Roma.
Apr 25, 19:53
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jordan Henderson: 'Fan recovery matters most to Liverpool'
Midfielder Jordan Henderson takes to social media to offer the support of the Liverpool first-team squad after a supporter was attacked ahead of Tuesday's game with Roma.
Apr 25, 14:56
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Roma: 'Attack of Liverpool supporter brings shame on our club'
Roma say that a minority of supporters have brought "shame" on the club after an attack left a Liverpool fan in a critical condition in hospital.
Apr 25, 10:07
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool fan 'critical' after attack ahead of Roma game
A Liverpool supporter is left in what police have described as a 'critical condition' after being attacked ahead of the club's Champions League fixture with Roma.
Apr 25, 09:14
Jurgen Klopp arrives for the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'We were perfect for 80 minutes'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that his team were 'pretty much perfect for 80 minutes' of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma.
Apr 24, 22:51
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain injury looks really bad'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp fears that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered "a really bad injury" during Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg with Roma.
Apr 24, 22:27
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jordan Henderson left frustrated after Champions League tie
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson concedes that his team were left disappointed with how they finished Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma.
Apr 24, 22:15
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Merseyside Police confirm incident before Liverpool, Roma clash
Merseyside Police confirm that they are "investigating a serious assault" which occurred before Liverpool's Champions League clash with Roma.
Apr 24, 22:02
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action for Liverpool on November 1, 2017
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suffers suspected knee problem
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will seemingly spend a period on the sidelines after picking up a suspected knee injury against Roma.
Apr 24, 20:10
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Liverpool fan 'stabbed' ahead of Roma tie
A Liverpool fan was stabbed ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg between the Reds and Italian giants Roma, according to a report.
Apr 24, 19:56

The Match

Match Report

Liverpool will take a 5-2 lead into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash against Roma following a breathless opening 90 minutes at Anfield.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 5-2 win against Roma, as the Reds built up a commanding lead to take into the second leg.

Team News

Liverpool make five changes from the weekend's draw with West Bromwich Albion against Roma in the Champions League.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the Champions League action as Mohamed Salah's Liverpool welcome the visit of his former club Roma to Anfield in the semi-finals.

Head to Head
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.)
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
1.15am
Buccaneers
@
Chiefs
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


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