Europa League: Bayer Leverkusen wins in Rome and is closer to guaranteeing its presence in the final

Bayer Leverkusen won this Thursday on their visit to Roma, due to 2-0and is at an advantage to be present in the final of Europa League.

On the one hand, a Roman team that wanted to return to the final of the competition, on the other, a German team that has not yet tasted defeat this season. Everything was ready for an excellent football match and the atmosphere at the Rome Olimpico indicated that.

After a fast-paced start for both teams, the pharmacists took the lead around half an hour into the game.

At 28 minutes, Karsdorp made a blatant mistake and gave the ball to ex-Benfica player Grimaldo, who, in a prohibited zone, assisted Florian Wirtz, who opened the scoring in the Italian capital.

In the second half, the tone was the same. The Germans are very serious about remaining unbeaten this season and extended their lead in this match.

In the 73rd minute, after a good transition move, the ball was taken back and Andrich was able to score an excellent, fantastic goal from the start.

Already champion and finalist of the German Cup, Bayer Leverkusen is close to returning to a European final, 22 years after the 2002 Champions League final, having lost to Real Madrid.

The pharmacists’ unbeaten run in 2023/24 was extended to 47 games, with 39 wins and eight draws.