UEFA Champions League: Roma (Who Knock Off Barca), Reds Advance To Semifinals

The second half of the UEFA Champions League's quarterfinal round commenced on Tuesday.


At Rome:

Edin Dzeko (6'), Daniele De Rossi (PK-58'), and Kostas Manolas (82') each scored once as AS Roma, in shocking fashion, overcame their 4-1 series-opening defeat of last week by dominating visiting Barcelona 3-0 in game two and, with the aggregate score at 4-4, knocked out the Spanish titans on away goals.


It was a frustrating night for Lionel Messi and the Catalans.  Here's Leo the Lion taking a free kick.


Associated Press photo by Gregorio Borgia


At Manchester, England:

Mohamed Salah (56') and Roberto Firmino (77') each scored once as Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-1 on the road and eliminated their fellow English club 5-1 on aggregate.


Here, we see Reds manager Juergen Klopp (left) talking with his Citizens counterpart Pep Guardiola before the match.


Associated Press photo by Rui Vieira