🎉 Bayer Leverkusen is on fire! The Bundesliga champions secured a thrilling 2-0 victory against Serie A giants AS Roma in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, on Thursday. This win marks an impressive 47-game unbeaten streak for Leverkusen, showcasing their relentless performance on the field.
🔥 Florian Wirtz ignited the excitement by scoring the first goal in the 28th minute, setting the mood for what was to come. Later, Robert Andrich sealed the deal with an unstoppable shot from outside the box in the 73rd minute, ensuring the visitors took a solid lead.
🗣️ After the match, Leverkusen's manager Xabi Alonso praised his team's efforts: \"We fought well and showed a mature performance with a lot of discipline. We defended closely and compactly, so we are satisfied with the performance. But the return match has not yet been played.\"
🔙 This isn't the first time these two teams have clashed in the Europa League semifinals. Last season, Roma edged out Leverkusen with a 1-0 win at home and a 0-0 draw away. Despite that setback, Roma is now making their third straight appearance in the tournament's semifinal stage, adding more excitement to this year's clash.
🌟 With the first leg secured, all eyes are on the upcoming return match. Can Leverkusen continue their unbeaten run and make it to the finals? Stay tuned for more updates!
