The Editorial Staff Thursday 2 May 2024, 6.30pm
ROMA – Thrilling evening at the Olimpico, where the Roma hosts tonight the Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the semi-final of Europa League. This is a replay compared to last edition, won by the Giallorossi 1-0 thanks to Bove’s goal. In a week’s time, the return to Germany is on the agenda, there in the den of the fresh Bundesliga champions. Up for grabs is the pass to the final in Dublin. Follow live all the updates and match reports.
20:01
Xabi Alonso surprises
Xabi Alonso surprises and chooses a more defensive formation, with Hincapié wide on the left and Grimaldo moved to the attacking trident, where there is neither the former Schick nor Boniface but Adli false nine. In the middle of the field Andrich, more containment, preferred to Palacios.
19:50
The official lineups of Roma-Bayer Leverkusen
ROMA (4-3-3): Svilar; Karsdorp, Mancini, Smalling, Spinazzola; Paredes, Cristante, Pellegrini; El Shaarawy, Lukaku, Dybala. Trainer: From Rossi.
BAYER LEVERKUSEN (3-4-3): Kovar; Stanisic, Tah, High; Frimpong, Andrich, Crown, Hincafoot; Wirtz, Adley, Grimaldo. Trainer: Xabi Alonso.
19:45
Rome, positive streak in Europe
Roma have lost only one of their last 25 home games in the Europa League (19W, 5D), winning 10 of their last 11 (1D), only Villarreal (35), Sevilla (28) and Sporting (25) have more home successes in the competition compared to the Giallorossi (24).
19:35
The Roma bus arrived at the stadium
At this moment the Roma bus, with difficulty, arrived at the stadium. De Rossi and the players came out: very concentrated faces.
19:28
Roma bus blocked by fans
The Roma bus is trying to enter the stadium, but due to the many Giallorossi fans spilling out onto the street, it is struggling to arrive and proceed. Is locked. There is crazy enthusiasm among flags, smoke bombs and chants.
19:20
The probable lineup of Bayer Lverkusen
BAYER LEVERKUSEN (3-4-3): Kovar; Stanisic, Tah, Tapsoba; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Adli, Boniface, Wirtz. All.: Xabi Alonso.
19:10
Bayer, training in the hotel
Bayer Leverkusen trained this morning in the hotel, at the Parc des Princes, between football, tennis, gym and tactical meeting.
18:58
De Rossi with the 4 defense
De Rossi should choose the back four with Spinazzola and Karsdorp on the wings and play with the 4-3-3. In Udine, in the last match of the championship, the Giallorossi coach chose the three-man line, this could change tonight.
18:48
Public order situation
At the moment the public order situation is totally under control, everything is calm. The gates of the Olympic stadium opened at 6.30pm.
18:38
Roma’s probable lineup
De Rossi could choose the 4-3-3 with these players tonight against Bayer Leverkusen.
Roma-Bayer Leverkusen, De Rossi’s official team
18:30
Roma-Bayer Leverkusen: Olimpico sold out
Another full house for Roma. The Olimpico can make the difference once again in the Europa League. READ EVERYTHING
Rome, training before Bayer: Lukaku, Smalling and Pellegrini in the group
Olympic Stadium (Rome)
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