In an exciting first leg of the Europa League semi-final, Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious over AS Roma with a 2-0 win. The German side took the lead with goals from Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich, putting them in a strong position to reach their first European final in over two decades.
Leverkusen, who last won the UEFA Cup in 1988, showed great maturity and discipline in their performance against Roma. Despite the Italian side having chances to score, Leverkusen dominated the match and secured a crucial advantage going into the second leg.
The second leg will take place in Leverkusen next Thursday, with Leverkusen looking to maintain their lead and secure a spot in the final. The winner of the semi-final will face either Marseille or Atalanta in the final at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on May 22nd.
With their eyes set on European glory, Leverkusen will be hoping to replicate their strong performance in the second leg and book their place in the final. Football fans can look forward to an exciting match next week as Leverkusen look to make history and lift the Europa League trophy once again.
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