Bayer Leverkusen are on fire! 🔥 The Bundesliga champions soared to a 2-0 victory against AS Roma in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals at the iconic Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Thursday. This win rockets their unbeaten streak to an incredible 47 games! 💪
The magic started in the 28th minute when young talent Florian Wirtz slotted the ball into the net, putting Leverkusen ahead. The excitement didn't stop there! Robert Andrich unleashed an unstoppable shot from outside the box in the 73rd minute, sealing the deal for the visitors. 🎯
\"We fought well and showed a mature performance with a lot of discipline,\" Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso shared after the match. \"We defended closely and compactly, so we are satisfied with the performance. But the return match has not yet been played.\" 🗣️
This face-off was a thrilling rematch after last season's Europa League semifinals, where Roma edged out Leverkusen with a narrow 1-0 win at home and a stalemate on the road. This marks Roma's third consecutive appearance in the tournament's semifinals. Can Leverkusen keep up their phenomenal run and flip the script this time? Stay tuned! ⚽🔥
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Leverkusen extend unbeaten streak to 47 games with 2-0 win over Roma
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