Roma defender Juan Jesus insists their run to the Champions League semifinals is no fluke.

Roma reached the semis by beating Barcelona in the quarterfinals and finishing top of their group ahead of Chelsea and Atletico Madrid.

“It's a very important semi-final," Juan Jesus told Sky Italia.

“Both for Roma and for every player in this squad. We've gone a long road and done our best to reach this semi-final, it didn't happen by accident, it's not like we were parachuted there.

“We've put in some great performances against great teams, and now we come to the semi-final with Liverpool. It will be a beautiful match."