Roma and Liverpool stars feature heavily in our Champions League Team of the Week

GK: David Soria – Sevilla

Had it not been for Soria, Bayern Munich would have won this tie a lot more comfortably. The Sevilla stopper made a total of six saves during the game to keep the score goalless and give the Spaniards hope of launching their own memorable comeback. They were unable to do so, but Soria will have been pleased with his personal contribution in Germany.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool

The 19-year-old backed up his coming-of-age display in the 3-0 first-leg victory at Anfield with another assured performance for Jurgen Klopp’s side. With Manchester City trying to overload the left, Alexander-Arnold did superbly well to nullify the threat of Leroy Sane for long periods. The youngster made six interceptions and three tackles in total.

CB: Kostas Manolas – Roma

The hero. Manolas’ performance was assured throughout, as Roma’s defensive unit did superbly well to keep Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi quiet. The defender’s passing was also excellent, finishing the game with a 92-per-cent pass accuracy as he helped Roma build from the back. He left his biggest contribution for eight minutes from time however, popping up with a clever header at the near post to send Roma through on away goals.

CB: Giorgio Chiellini – Juventus

For much of the night it looked as though Chiellini had finally got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo – until the Real Madrid man netted the decisive penalty. The Italian was excellent in keeping the Portugal international at bay, making an impressive eight clearances and three interceptions – both more than more than any other Juventus player – as the Italian side almost pulled off one of the greatest-ever Champions League shocks.

LB: Aleksandar Kolarov – Roma

At 32, Kolarov still has plenty in the tank. Playing as a wing-back, the Serbia international got forward superbly well as Roma chased the three goals, while he also helped out defensively when required. Neither Nelson Semedo nor Sergi Roberto got any joy up against Kolarov, who made three interceptions and six clearances to help Roma record a remarkable victory and progress to the final four.

RM: Sadio Mane – Liverpool

Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah may have got the goals, but Mane’s tireless running and commitment to the cause cannot be overlooked. The Senegal international was a menace going forward, completing seven dribbles, while he also made three interceptions as he helped out defensively when called upon. His clever first touch was key to Salah’s crucial away goal.

CM: Daniele De Rossi – Roma

A real captain’s performance from the 34-year-old to inspire Roma to victory. From his fantastic ball over the top of the defence, Dzeko opened the scoring, before De Rossi showed excellent composure from the penalty spot to fire home Roma’s second goal of the night and lift hopes of completing the comeback. The midfielder worked tirelessly to prevent Barcelona’s central midfielders from having time on the ball to pick a forward pass.

CM: Blaise Matuidi – Juventus

A surprise absence in the first leg, you do wonder what might have been for Juventus had Matuidi played in both games. The midfielder was excellent in the Bernabeu, doing a great job defensively and providing a real attacking threat with deep runs from midfield. He was in the right place at the right time to net the goal that drew Juve level on aggregate, and had a pass success rate of 87 per cent.

LM: Mario Mandzukic – Juventus

Another to come into the Juventus side after not starting the first leg, Mandzukic more than justified his inclusion. The Croatia forward took his two goals really well, rising above right-back Dani Carvajal on both occasions to bring the aggregate score back to 3-2. Not only did he contribute going forward, Mandzukic tracked back well to deny Carvajal any joy when Real Madrid looked to get forward.

ST: Roberto Firmino – Liverpool

Such is the Brazilian’s willingness to work hard, Jurgen Klopp switched Firmino with Salah midway through the first half. His high intensity pressing from wide positions prevented Manchester City from finding freedom on the wings, as Liverpool came from behind to win. His effort was rewarded when he capitalised on Nicolas Otamendi’s mistake and finished superbly to put the tie beyond doubt.

ST: Edin Dzeko – Roma

A real centre forward’s performance from the Bosnian. Dzeko won five aerial duels and kept Barcelona’s defenders under pressure at all times. The former Manchester City man started the incredible comeback with a well-taken goal, before winning the penalty that was converted by De Rossi. Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti failed to deal with Dzeko’s presence all evening.