45+4
21:52
Mid-term conclusion:
Break in Leverkusen, it goes into the catacombs without goals. Bayer is the better team from the start and generates a large number of deals. What is missing is usually the last pass: the majority of the twelve shots on goal came from outside the sixteen meter area. Diaby, however, had the best opportunity, who shook the crossbar after twelve turns with a juicy right-footed shot. On the other hand, the Romans are largely secure defensively, but lack courage in attacking play. Everything is still possible for the second section. It remains exciting, see you soon!
45+4
21:49
End of 1st half
45+3
21:48
Yellow card for Piero Hincapié (Bayer Leverkusen)
Hincapié hits Belotti a little too hard from behind. He sees the yellow box of the evening.
45
21:46
Official injury time (minutes): 3
45
21:46
Wirtz muddles through the midfield center and somehow puts it down for Demirbay. The ex-Hoffenheimer’s shot from 18 meters rushes over the left bend into the goal.
42
21:44
The Italians have had things under control defensively for a few minutes. They don’t allow more than a few semi-dangerous long-range shots.
39
21:40
The game is hectic. First, Azmoun rushes Cristante to the half-left, but then goes down and calls for the foul. It is rightly decided to continue playing – Azmoun should have been more steadfast, after all he would have been through freely. A little later, Palacios gets a kick in the calf. No bad boarding, correctly no yellow card. With his theatrical interlude, Palacios made more of the situation than was necessary.
37
21:37
Palacios finds Azmoun with a short pass. The attacker shoots into Rui Patrício’s arms from 20 yards. In terms of final quality, something is still possible.
35
21:35
Speaking of Mourinho: The Special One is forced to make the first swap. Rail player Spinazzola has to leave the field. Zalewski takes over.
34
21:34
Substitution at AS Roma: Nicola Zalewski
34
21:34
Leonardo Spinazzola is making a substitution at AS Roma
32
21:33
Striking: Some of the guests deliver Wirtz with several men. Mourinho has obviously identified the creative post as a source of danger.
29
21:30
Diaby brings a high cross in the direction of the six-yard box from the right wing. Azmoun gets the ball before Rui Patrício rushes out, but maneuvers it past the goal. The Roma keeper didn’t look good there.
27
21:28
That didn’t look bad. The Rhinelanders put Demirbay in position with three quick passes. However, his left-footed shot from the half-right edge of the penalty area to the far corner has too little steam behind it. Rui Patrício saves safely.
25
21:26
Again and again Bayer tries from a distance. Now it’s Palacios, who fires from 22 meters far too high. The hosts still rarely get into the box.
22
21:22
…the guests certainly defend the set-piece.
21
21:22
Demirbay’s next long-range shot. From 20 meters, the 29-year-old aims for the short corner with his left foot from a half-right position. Rui Patrício saves to a corner…
18
21:20
Meanwhile, there is not much to see of the Roma. With the exception of Pellegrini’s conclusion in the second minute, she is still very pale, especially offensively.
15
21:16
A quarter of an hour is gone, the Germans are clearly the better team. They obviously put a lot of effort into getting a quick hit.
12.
21:14
Bar! Bayer misses an early lead
12.
21:13
Bar! Diaby escapes Ibañez on a long ball up the right wing. The Frenchman actually lets himself be carried off a little too far to the right. But then he bangs the ball from an acute angle and twelve meters on the crossbar.
10
21:11
The hosts again: Wirtz makes a brief pass to Diaby, whose technically demanding direct shot from 19 meters lands clearly over the goal.
8th.
21:09
Demirbay registers Leverkusen. Frimpong moves to the right corner of the penalty area to the midfielder. His attempt ends up right in the arms of Rui Patrício.
5.
21:06
The atmosphere around the BayArena is excellent. The supporters of the Farbenstadt team loudly whip their team forward.
2.
21:03
The first conclusion belongs to the southern Europeans: Pellegrini prevails relatively easily in midfield. His right-footed shot from 20 meters rushes past the box on the left.
20:49
Conversely, the Italians have a comfortable starting position. Thanks to the narrow success in the first leg, a draw is enough for them to advance to the final. The cornerstone for the victory was a solid defensive performance: With the exception of two good opportunities in the first half, the defense was solid and only allowed a few. After a little over an hour, midfielder Bove stabbed for the efficient Romans. By the way: theirs too
20:41
It was an annoying result for the Werkself in the Eternal City. Despite one or two good chances, she was narrowly beaten by the Mourinho squad in the end (0:1). As a result, she is under pressure today: A win is imperative to at least get into extra time. The dress rehearsal in the Bundesliga went mediocre. At Kellerkind VfB Stuttgart, the Rhinelanders still drew (1:1) after a deficit of 0:1.
20:20
Roma, on the other hand, have a back three consisting of Ibañez, Mancini and Cristante in front of goalkeeper Rui Patrício. Spinazzola, Matić, Bove and Çelik whirl in front of them. Belotti, Abraham and Pellegrini should provide the goals.
20:11
Let’s take a look at the lineups. At Bayer, a five-man chain with Frimpong, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapié and Bakker defends in front of keeper Hrádecký. Demirbay and Palacios form the midfield, with Wirtz, Diaby and Azmoun playing up front.
20:00
Hello and welcome to the Europa League! In the second leg of the semifinals, Bayer 04 Leverkusen want to advance to the final against AS Roma. Kick-off is at 9:00 p.m.