Leverkusen qualified for the Europa League final at the expense of AS Roma, once again snatching a draw in added time in the semi-final second leg on Thursday (2-2), and will challenge Atalanta Bergamo, May 22 in Dublin. Winners in the first leg in Rome 2-0, Xabi Alonso’s men were trailing 2-0 half an hour from the end of the semi-final return, on two penalties converted by Leandro Paredes. They reduced the score with an own goal from Gianluca Mancini (83rd) and equalized in the seventh minute of added time through Josip Stanisic, to remain undefeated after 49 matches this season, in all competitions.
Published on: 05/09/2024 – 11:10 p.m.
Leverkusen players celebrate after Bayer Leverkusen’s Croatian defender Josip Stanisic scored the 2-2 during the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg between Bayer Leverkusen and ASC Roma in Leverkusen, May 9, 2024. AFP – INA FASSBENDER
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