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Roma’s Czech forward Patrik Schick  heads the ball  past Spal goalkeeper Alex Meretto to score his side’s third goal in the  Serie A football match  at the Paolo Mazza Stadium in Ferrara. Photograph: Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images Roma warm up for Liverpool clash with handy victory
  • April 21, 2018

Nainggolan and Schick among the goals away to Spal

Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco’s decision  to switch to an untested 3-4-1-2 formation in the second leg against Barcelona caught the leaders of La Liga off guard. Photograph:  Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Roma a force to be reckoned with under Di Francesco
  • Paolo Bandini
  • April 13, 2018

Manager will likely devise a tailored plan to counter Mohamed Salah

 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates his goal against Manchester City in midweek. He will be up against his former club Roma in the semi-final.  Photograph:  Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Klopp braced for showdown with ‘outstanding’ Roma
  • Andy Hunter
  • April 13, 2018

Liverpool manager highly impressed by their victory over Barcelona

 Mohamed Salah - who on Friday became the first ever player to win the Premier League player of month award for the third time in a season - will face his old club Roma in the Champions League semi-finals. Photograph: Getty Images Liverpool get the semi-final draw they were after
  • April 13, 2018

Mo Salah will face his old club Roma in Champions League final four

 Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the decisive penalty in an epic clash against Juventus. Photograph: Oscar Del Pozo/AFP/Getty ‘In Europe, you have to kill Madrid six times’
  • Sid Lowe
  • April 12, 2018

Thanks to Ronaldo a third Champions League in a row beckons

Gianluigi Buffon argues with the referee after a late penalty is awarded. Photograph: Getty Images ‘If there is a savage and sadistic way to be eliminated, then this is it’
  • Paolo Bandini
  • April 12, 2018

Italian media react to Juventus’ Champions League exit last night against Real Madrid

 Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon and team mates remonstrate with referee Michael Oliver after he awarded a penalty to Real Madrid. Photograph: Reuters Buffon says referee has a ‘rubbish bin’ where his heart should be
  • Sid Lowe
  • April 12, 2018

‘A human being cannot decide the elimination of a team with such decision’

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola  shows his despair after Roberto Firmino ended his side’s hopes in this season’s Champions League at the Etihad Stadium. Photograph: EPA  Is Pep Guardiola a bald fraud? Statistics reveal some bald truths
  • Barney Ronay
  • April 11, 2018

The most interesting question now is how the City coach will respond

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: “The Europa League is one of the big targets now.” Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA Wenger views Roma comeback as a ‘good warning’ for Arsenal
  • Stuart James
  • April 11, 2018

London club take on CSKA Moscow with 4-1 lead from first leg but will remain on guard

Barcelona’s Luis Suarez looks dejected during his side’s defeat to Roma in the Champions League quarter-final, second leg at Stadio Olimpico, Rome. Photograph: Reuters Barcelona’s meek capitulation to Roma exposes a deeper malaise
  • Jacob Steinberg
  • April 11, 2018

Warning signs were there during Champions League campaign as star players look to have reached the end of the line

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a last minute penalty against Juventus in their Champions League quarter-final.  Photo: Paul Hanna/Reuters Heartbreak for Juventus as late penalty sees Real Madrid through
  • Sid Lowe
  • April 11, 2018

Dramatic scenes at the Bernabeu as Cristiano Ronaldo struck late after Juve comeback

Sevilla’s David Soria saves a shot during the Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich. Photo: Michael Dalder/Reuters Bayern Munich barely break sweat as they cruise past Sevilla
  • April 11, 2018

A scoreless draw was enough for the home side to go through

 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the match with Loris Karius. Photograph: Reuters Second half switch shows Liverpool may find a way to Kiev
  • Andy Hunter
  • April 11, 2018

Klopp’s team were evidently more clinical but also disciplined

 Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta walks off the pitch in Rome. Photograph: Reuters Barca players distraught after ‘toughest blow’ in Rome
  • April 11, 2018

‘It’s a very big disappointment after great season we've had.’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during his team’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Photograph: PA Master of detail has lost his Champions League touch
  • Barney Ronay
  • April 11, 2018

It’s seven years since Barca gave footballing lesson in Wembley

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after his team’s win at the Etihad. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Jurgen Klopp: ‘If we have a good day we can beat anyone’
  • April 11, 2018

‘I really think they’re the best in the world at the moment’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola talks to referee Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz at half-time at the Etihad Stadium. Photograph: PA Pep Guardiola blames exit on ‘special’ referee
  • Jamie Jackson
  • April 11, 2018

‘When everybody sees things he is going to see the opposite’

 Zinedine Zidane: “We had some difficult moments, especially with scoring goals. We are much better in every aspect now, although I can’t explain why.”  Photo:  Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images Zidane stumped by Real’s Euro-dominance and domestic woes
  • April 11, 2018

European champions languishing in fourth spot in La Liga

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Champions League second leg quarter-final against Manchester City. Photo: Paul Ellis/Getty Images Mo Salah strikes again as Liverpool see off Manchester City
  • Daniel Taylor
  • April 10, 2018

Pep Guardiola’s side are out after failing to overturn defecit

Roma’s Konstantinos Manolas celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates in their Champions League quarter-final win over Barcelona. Photo: Tony Gentile/Reuters Roma rise from the dead to eliminate Barcelona
  • Jacob Steinberg
  • April 10, 2018

Lionel Messi and co are out after throwing away a 4-1 lead at the Stadio Olimpico

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Ulster’s John Cooney in action against Ospreys – injuries saw the scrumhalf moved to outhalf during the game. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province
Gordon D’Arcy: I don’t think pressure will alter the way Sexton operates, do you? Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Gordon D’Arcy: Successful culture the difference for Leinster and Munster
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