Match report

Bayer Leverkusen and AS Roma Draw 2-2 in Europa League Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
2–2
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
May 9, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen and AS Roma delivered an enthralling draw in their UEFA Europa League match. Despite falling behind to two Leandro Paredes penalty goals for AS Roma, Bayer Leverkusen staged a dramatic comeback with an own goal from Gianluca Mancini and a late equalizer by Jonas Stanisic.

Key Facts

  • • Leandro Paredes scored two penalties for AS Roma at the 43rd and 66th minutes.
  • • Gianluca Mancini's own goal brought Bayer Leverkusen back into the match at the 82nd minute.
  • • Jonas Stanisic equalized in the 90th+7 minute with an assist from Granit Xhaka.
  • • Several yellow cards were issued, including to Gianluca Mancini and Leandro Paredes for AS Roma.

Lineups

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)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
  • 7 J. Hofmann (F)
  • 23 A. Hložek (F)
  • 21 A. Adli (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 P. Schick
  • 10 F. Wirtz
  • 6 O. Kossounou
  • 2 J. Stanišić
  • 32 G. Puerta
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 13 Arthur
  • 1 L. Hrádecký
  • 19 N. Tella
  • 8 R. Andrich
  • 9 Borja Iglesias
  • 22 V. Boniface

AS Roma

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 5 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 69 Angeliño (D)
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 16 L. Paredes (M)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (M)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 17 S. Azmoun (F)
  • 90 R. Lukaku (F)

Substitutes

  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 52 E. Bove
  • 6 C. Smalling
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 14 Diego Llorente
  • 35 T. Baldanzi
  • 2 R. Karsdorp
  • 21 P. Dybala
  • 20 Renato Sanches
  • 22 H. Aouar
  • 19 Z. Çelik
  • 1 Rui Patrício

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    20' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Argument

  2. AS Roma
    21' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    L. Pellegrini

    Argument

  3. AS Roma
    21' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Spinazzola · On: N. Zalewski
  4. AS Roma
    27' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Paredes

    Foul

  5. AS Roma
    29' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    N. Zalewski

    Foul

  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    41' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Tah

    Foul

  7. AS Roma
    43' AS Roma Goal · Penalty
    Leandro Paredes
  8. AS Roma
    64' AS Roma Var · Penalty confirmed
    B. Cristante
  9. AS Roma
    66' AS Roma Goal · Penalty
    Leandro Paredes
  10. AS Roma
    72' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: E. Bove
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    74' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hlozek · On: P. Schick
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: F. Wirtz
  13. AS Roma
    81' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Angelino · On: Chris Smalling
  14. AS Roma
    81' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: T. Abraham
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    82' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Own Goal
    G. Mancini
  16. Bayer Leverkusen
    89' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    F. Wirtz

    Argument

  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+7 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stanisic · Assist: Granit Xhaka
  18. Bayer Leverkusen
    90' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Grimaldo · On: O. Kossounou
  19. Bayer Leverkusen
    90' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: J. Stanisic

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen AS Roma
Fouls 6 7
Pass Accuracy 91% 82%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 32 11
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 569 372
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 11 4
Shots on Target 13 7
xG 2.65 2.12
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 515 304
Shots Inside Box 17 6
Saves 5 12
Shots Outside Box 15 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AS Roma took a 2-0 lead through two consecutive penalties by Leandro Paredes, giving them control of the match.
  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's own goal from Gianluca Mancini ignited their comeback and brought momentum back to their side.
  • ▸ Jonas Stanisic's late equalizer in stoppage time secured a valuable draw for Bayer Leverkusen.