2024-05-02 20:57:00
Bayer Leverkusen put themselves in an excellent position at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night to qualify for the Europa League second leg final in a week’s time. “Werkself” deservedly won 2-0 once morest AS Roma. At the same time, Leverkusen extended their unbeaten streak in competitive matches to 47 games this season. Xabi Alonso’s team did not lose a single one of 31 Bundesliga, 11 EL and 5 cup games.
In the beginning, however, it was the Romans who left their mark on the game. In the 21st minute, Romelu Lukaku narrowly missed taking the lead with a header off the crossbar.
Serious mistake from Karsdorp
Lukaku’s chance served as a kind of wake-up call for Leverkusen. A short time later, the Bundesliga club took over the reins and had their first good opportunity through Jeremie Frimpong (23′).
Five minutes later, the visitors were in the lead with midfield director Granit A day before his 21st birthday, the young star scored to make it 1-0.
Andrich takes the corner
Before the break, Leverkusen had several chances to make it 2-0 through Wirtz and once more through Frimpong. However, the second goal did not come until 73 minutes, but it was certainly worth watching: Robert Andrich shot from around 22 meters and hit the corner beautifully.
Roma were unable to respond – until well into the break. In the 94th, Tammy Abraham got a header from around 4 meters following a mistake by Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar, but put it over the bar to the dismay of his teammates.
The second leg takes place in Leverkusen in a week’s time. The Europa League final is scheduled for May 22 in Dublin.
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