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Liverpool fans thanked by Merseyside Police for ‘exceptional behaviour’ during Champions League trip to Rome

Merseyside Police has thanked Liverpool fans for their excellent behaviour before, during and after the Champions League semi-final second leg away to Roma.

The Reds lost 4-2 on the night but that was still enough to progress to the final, where they will face cup holders Real Madrid, 7-6 on aggregate.

There had been fears of clashes in the Italian capital between rival fans prior to the game.

Violence marred Liverpool's first leg victory at Anfield, with 53-year-old Liverpool supporter Sean Cox hospitalised following an attack by two Italian men, who were later charged with violent disorder.