The German team, Bayer Leverkusen, qualified for the final of the European League for the current season 2023-24, at the expense of its Italian counterpart, Roma, with a score of 4-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-2 draw in the match that was held between them on Thursday evening at the “Bay Arnia” stadium, within the competitions. Second leg of the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Leverkusen vs Roma
The goals of the match were scored by Leandro Paredes, scoring two goals from two penalty kicks in the 43rd and 66th minutes, respectively, before Gianluca Mancini reduced the gap through his own net in the 83rd minute.
Paredes revives Roma’s hopes by scoring a goal from the penalty spot#European_League #Leverkusen_Roma #UEL pic.twitter.com/8lwIohtwF8
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) May 9, 2024
The match witnessed a rivalry between the two teams, and Roma was close to reaching the Europa League final had it not been for Mancini’s mistake, which cost his team out of the competition.
The first leg between the Leverkusen teams and Roma ended with a 2-0 victory for the German League champion in the Italian capital, Rome, which makes its task relatively easier as a result of playing on its soil and among its fans today.
Roma qualified for the semi-finals of the European League after defeating Milan 3-1 on aggregate after winning the first leg with a clean goal and returned to repeat the victory with a score of 2-1 in the return.
While Bayer Leverkusen qualified for the semi-finals of the Europa League after defeating West Ham 3-1, during which it was able to win the first leg with a score of 2-0, and returned tied in the second leg with a score of 11.
History of Leverkusen’s matches against Roma
Historically, the two Roma teams met against Leverkusen in 8 matches. The hosts were able to win 3 matches, draw 3 matches, and lose 2 matches. Chicharito is the top scorer in the matches of the two teams with three goals for the German club.
Mancini gives Bayer Leverkusen a goal in a strange way!#European_League #Leverkusen_Roma #UEL pic.twitter.com/RrOEQXGRik
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) May 9, 2024
The German champion maintained its unbeaten record this season after a series of positive results that lasted 49 matches in various competitions. The last defeat for coach Xabi Alonso’s team dates back to last year and against the same opponent, Roma, in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals (1-0 at the Olimpico).
In total, Roma won 17 matches against German teams, compared to 17 defeats and 4 draws.
The formation of the Bayer Leverkusen team was as follows:
“Kovar, Hincapie, Tah, Hoffman, Tapsoba, Grimaldo, Adly, Hlozek, Palacios, Frimpong, Xhaka.”
While the formation of the Roma team was as follows:
“Svilar, Cristante, Nedka, Pellegrini, Paredes, Azmoun, Mancini, Spinazzola, Angelino, Lukaku, Stephan El Shaarawy.”
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
Leverkusen vs Roma
