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Forwards
Left wing: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
Game after game, Roberto Firmino is showing the world why he is one of the best at what he does. Combining his goalscoring output with his defensive abilities, Firmino was once again the difference for Liverpool against AS Roma.
Firmino was everywhere in the second leg. Chasing lost causes and winning 50-50 duels, the Brazilian was crucial to Liverpool's cause. In the first leg, Firmino notched up two goals by being in the right place at the right time, and also provided two perfectly timed assists.
Centre forward: Edin Dzeko (AS Roma)
The Bosnian was Roma's biggest bet to topple Liverpool. Although he could not guide his side to Kiev, Dzeko did impress with his overall performance. He scored in both the legs and could have easily had more to his name.
Roma played to his strengths in both the legs. Holding up the ball, bringing his teammates into play and being a menace in the box, Dzeko did what was asked of him with conviction.
Right-wing: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Can you keep Salah out of any list this season? Hell no! With a sensational solo performance in the first leg that reminded many of Lionel Messi's impact on a big game, Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool score 5 in the first leg.
Scoring two sublime goals and then following it up with two brilliant assists, Salah once again reiterated his status as a big game player for Liverpool. Though he had one of his quieter nights in the second leg, his presence meant Roma had to keep two defenders on him.
Call it Real Madrid vs Liverpool or Ronaldo vs Salah, the Champions League final on May 26 may well decide the next Ballon d'Or winner.
Bench: Loris Karius (Liverpool), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), Danielle De Rossi (AS Roma), Luka Modric (Real Madrid), Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
