Liverpool reached the Champions League final for the first time since the year 2007, advancing 7-6 on aggregate despite losing a dramatic second leg to Roma. The finalists conceded three times in the second half in to lose for the first time in the competition this season. Coach Klopp and his players celebrated wildly in front of fans after the final whistle at the Stadio Olimpico as the loss in the second leg made no difference to their status as the finalists.
Highlights
Moments
9′ Goal! Roma 0, Liverpool 1. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Roberto Firmino. 14’Attempt saved. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by James Milner.15′ Own Goal by James Milner, Liverpool. Roma 1, Liverpool 1. 25′ Goal! Roma 1, Liverpool 2. Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a corner. 52′ Goal! Roma 2, Liverpool 2. Edin Dzeko (Roma) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma) wins a free kick on the left wing.86′ Goal! Roma 3, Liverpool 2. Radja Nainggolan (Roma) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aleksandar Kolarov. 90’+4′ Goal! Roma 4, Liverpool 2. Radja Nainggolan (Roma) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
