Liverpool are through to the Champions League final after a 7-6 aggregate win, but who were the biggest heroes in Italy?

Roma

Alisson Could not be faulted for Liverpool’s goals although less convincing than Karius with his handling and command. 6

Alessandro Florenzi Deserves credit for providing an outlet down the right while dealing with the dual threat of Mane and Robertson. 7

Kostas Manolas Alert to several dangerous situations but often exposed by his team’s wayward passing and understandable adventure. 8

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Federico Fazio Sharp in the tackle and intelligently restricted Salah’s chance to cut in on his left foot. Distribution poor. 7

Aleksandar Kolarov Remains a potent threat with his left-foot deliveries but also continues to offer little protection at the back. 6

Lorenzo Pellegrini Brought energy and better balance to the Italian club’s midfield before fading in the second half. Replaced. 6

Daniele De Rossi Always willing to take the ball under pressure and threaded the occasional telling pass but again over-run by Liverpool’s midfield. 7

Radja Nainggolan His awful pass to Roberto Firmino effectively killed Roma’s hopes of a recovery but admirably never hid and scored two late goals. 7

Patrik Schick Improved the team’s attack instantly at Anfield but struggled to have the same impact as Virgil van Dijk dominated. 6

Edin Dzeko The focal point for Roma worked tirelessly but his efforts, along with his eight goal of the campaign, always looked in vain. 8

Stephan El Shaarawy A constant menace on the left but needed more composure in front of goal to truly trouble Liverpool. 7

Substitutes: Cengiz Ünder for Pellegrini 53; Maxime Gonalons for De Rossi 69; Mirko Antonucci for El Shaarawy, 75.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Edin Dzeko gave Roma hope by levelling the scores on the night at 2-2. Photograph: Fabio Frustaci/EPA

Liverpool

Loris Karius Commanded his area well against a procession of Roma crosses but could have done better for the second and third goals. 6

Trent Alexander-Arnold Another mature European display from the teenager but remains vulnerable to the ball over his shoulder. 7

Dejan Lovren Unlucky with the equaliser and harshly booked but dealt well with the threat from Dzeko and Schick. 7

Virgil van Dijk Utterly dominant against Schick and his power also paid dividends in the Roma box for Wijnaldum’s goal. 8

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Andy Robertson There was no let-up against Florenzi but his energy and pace limited the danger. Supported Mané superbly. 8

Georginio Wijnaldum Always available, always taking responsibility and earned his reward with the header that deflated Roma. 8

Jordan Henderson Passing not always at its sharpest but was strong in the challenge and a valuable shield at times to his defence. 7

James Milner A ridiculous own goal could not disrupt another authoritative midfield display. Relentless work-rate added to Roma’s problems. 8

Mohamed Salah Jeered and clattered regularly on his return to Rome and while a 44th goal of the season proved elusive, linked Liverpool’s attack throughout. 7

Roberto Firmino Another reminder of why Liverpool tied him to a new five-year contract. There was an inevitability as soon as he pounced on Nainggolan’s error. 8

Sadio Mané Eased visiting nerves with a precise early finish. His pace and awareness unnerved Roma all night. 8

Substitutes: Ragnar Klavan for Mané 83; Dominic Solanke for Firmino 87; Nathaniel Clyne for Alexander‑Arnold 91.