Bayer Leverkusen's triumph over AS Roma sets the stage for an intense clash - Roma Vs Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen‘s remarkable unbeaten streak, spanning 47 matches across all Competitions, remains intact after a commanding 2-0 victory over AS Roma in the first leg of the Europa League Semifinals between AS Roma vs Leverkusen.
The Bundesliga champions, crowned for the first time, displayed their dominance at the Stadio Olimpico, silencing the home crowd with a strong performance.
The win also served as a measure of Redemption for Leverkusen, as Roma had knocked them out of the same stage last season, marking their last defeat in Europe.
Leverkusen‘s midfielder, Amine Adli, emphasized their focus on taking each game as it comes and enjoying themselves on the pitch, rather than aiming for unbeaten records or making history.
The match saw Leverkusen capitalize on a mistake from Roma‘s Rick Karsdorp, with Florian Wirtz converting a counterattack into a goal. Midfielder Robert Andrich added a second goal with a long-range shot, sealing the victory for Leverkusen.
Roma had their chances, with Romelu Lukaku hitting the crossbar early on and Tammy Abraham missing a late opportunity.
The win puts Leverkusen in a strong position heading into the second leg, scheduled for May 9 in Germany.
With their unbeaten streak intact, Leverkusen looks poised to secure a spot in the final, to be held in Dublin on May 22. Roma, under new coach Daniele De Rossi, faces an uphill battle to overturn the deficit and qualify for their third consecutive European final.
In the other semifinal, Atalanta and Olympique Marseille played out a 1-1 draw, setting up an intriguing second leg. The winners of the two matchups will meet in Dublin for the final showdown.
Leverkusen, with their eyes set on European glory, will aim to maintain their impressive form and secure their first European trophy since the 1988 UEFA Cup.
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