Best photos as fans paint Rome red

Liverpool fans have headed to Rome in their droves for tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg—taking a glorious collection of banners with them.

The Reds have a 5-2 lead from the first leg at Anfield, but after Roma’s own famous comeback against Barcelona in the last round, Jurgen Klopp‘s men still need the backing of their fans to complete the job.

That will certainly be the case if the pre-game sights around the city and en-route to Italy are anything to go by.

As ever on a European journey, Kopites from near and far have decked out the host city with flags and banners which will adorn the Stadio Olimpico this evening.

There are old classics, new creations and plenty of witty additions on show, as seen below.

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For supporters in Rome, Liverpool this morning issued updated advice, read it here.

https://twitter.com/SalimChowdhury5/status/991628912319959042

https://twitter.com/LFC_Banners/status/991634712652283904

Flag ready for Rome ???? @LFC_Banners pic.twitter.com/jRzJsjhQxI

— Jack Price (@pricey2498) April 30, 2018

NEW 9.5ft x 5ft Liverpool FC banner. Rome bound. Made to order for @7LiamRichardson @LFC_Banners @AnythingLFC_ @LFCFansCorner #LFC pic.twitter.com/Wy8T7iKQn7

— Banners And Flags (@bannersflags22) April 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/LFC_Banners/status/991398433025150976

Big group of #LFC fans near to the Spanish Steps proudly holding their flag as they get ready for tonight's huge game. They said they're from areas all over Liverpool so I'm sure some of you may recognise them! pic.twitter.com/T42SD70GKE

— Connor Dunn (@ConnorDunn7) May 2, 2018