Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Draws 0-0 with AS Roma in Europa League Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
0–0
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
May 18, 2023

Bayer Leverkusen held off a resilient AS Roma side to secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash. Both sides created numerous chances but were unable to find the back of the net despite aggressive play throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen (0) vs AS Roma (0)
  • • P. Hincapie received a yellow card for Bayer Leverkusen at 45+3'
  • • Substitutions: L. Spinazzola and A. Belotti entered the game for AS Roma, while M. Bakker and E. Palacios came on for Bayer Leverkusen
  • • Ibañez of AS Roma was shown a yellow card in the 70th minute
  • • Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah substituted at 86'

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 10 K. Demirbay (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 5 M. Bakker (M)
  • 19 M. Diaby (F)
  • 27 F. Wirtz (F)
  • 9 S. Azmoun (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 A. Adli
  • 23 A. Hložek
  • 11 N. Amiri
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 17 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 28 P. Pentz
  • 47 A. Aourir
  • 24 T. Fosu-Mensah
  • 32 A. Azhil

AS Roma

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 4 B. Cristante (D)
  • 3 Ibañez (D)
  • 19 Z. Çelik (M)
  • 52 E. Bove (M)
  • 8 N. Matić (M)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (M)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 11 A. Belotti (F)
  • 9 T. Abraham (F)

Substitutes

  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 25 G. Wijnaldum
  • 6 C. Smalling
  • 20 M. Camara
  • 68 B. Tahirović
  • 2 R. Karsdorp
  • 63 P. Boer
  • 21 P. Dybala
  • 99 M. Svilar
  • 62 C. Volpato
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy
  • 58 F. Missori

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    34' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Spinazzola · On: N. Zalewski
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    45'+3 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hincapie

    Persistent fouling

  3. AS Roma
    46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Belotti · On: G. Wijnaldum
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    56' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Palacios

    Foul

  5. AS Roma
    70' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Ibañez

    Argument

  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    73' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bakker · On: A. Adli
  7. AS Roma
    78' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zeki Çelik · On: Chris Smalling
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    80' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Palacios · On: A. Hlozek
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonathan Tah · On: Nadiem Amiri
  10. AS Roma
    89' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cristante

    Time wasting

  11. AS Roma
    90'+9 AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    T. Abraham

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen AS Roma
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 61%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 1
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 621 253
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 6 0
xG 1.14 0.04
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 543 155
Shots Inside Box 8 0
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 15 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AS Roma’s early substitution of L. Spinazzola with N. Zalewski set a tactical tone but didn't translate to goals.
  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's E. Palacios received a yellow card in the 56th minute, disrupting their rhythm temporarily.
  • ▸ The match remained goalless despite strong pressure from both teams, particularly around halftime and late stages.