Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats AS Roma 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

AS Roma
AS Roma
0–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
May 2, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen secured a vital 2-0 win over AS Roma in the UEFA Europa League, demonstrating strong offensive play and resilience. The German side's early goal by Florian Wirtz set the tone, while Robert Andrich's second-half strike cemented their lead. Despite numerous yellow cards and late substitutions, AS Roma couldn't break through Leverkusen's defense.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen defeated AS Roma 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Florian Wirtz scored the first goal for Bayer Leverkusen at minute 28.
  • • Robert Andrich added a second goal for Leverkusen at minute 73.
  • • Jonathan Tah and Leandro Pellegrini received yellow cards early in the match.
  • • Granit Xhaka, Robert Andrich, and Bryan Cristante also were cautioned during the game.

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 2 R. Karsdorp (D)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 6 C. Smalling (D)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (D)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 16 L. Paredes (M)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (M)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)
  • 90 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy (F)

Substitutes

  • 69 Angeliño
  • 17 S. Azmoun
  • 35 T. Baldanzi
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 14 Diego Llorente
  • 63 P. Boer
  • 20 Renato Sanches
  • 52 E. Bove
  • 1 Rui Patrício
  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 22 H. Aouar
  • 5 E. Ndicka

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 17 M. Kovář (G)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 2 J. Stanišić (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (F)
  • 21 A. Adli (F)
  • 10 F. Wirtz (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 N. Tella
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 25 E. Palacios
  • 6 O. Kossounou
  • 22 V. Boniface
  • 23 A. Hložek
  • 9 Borja Iglesias
  • 14 P. Schick
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 13 Arthur
  • 1 L. Hrádecký
  • 32 G. Puerta

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    16' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Tah

    Foul

  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    28' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  3. AS Roma
    30' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    L. Pellegrini

    Foul

  4. AS Roma
    62' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Karsdorp · On: Angelino
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    73' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Robert Andrich · Assist: J. Stanisic
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    74' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka

    Argument

  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Andrich

    Foul

  8. AS Roma
    77' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cristante

    Foul

  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Adli · On: N. Tella
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: J. Hofmann
  11. AS Roma
    79' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lukaku · On: S. Azmoun
  12. AS Roma
    79' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Leandro Paredes · On: T. Baldanzi
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: E. Palacios
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+3 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Grimaldo · On: O. Kossounou

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 19
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 514 461
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.40 2.08
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 447 392
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Florian Wirtz's goal at minute 28 shifted momentum decisively in favor of Bayer Leverkusen.
  • ▸ Robert Andrich’s second goal at minute 73 effectively ended AS Roma's chances, despite late game substitutions by both teams.