After Bayer Leverkusen’s confident 2-0 win in the semi-final first leg of the Europa League at AS Roma, the Italian media praised the German football champions extensively. But Leverkusen, who have now been unbeaten in 47 games, are also astonishing in other countries. The press reviews at a glance:
Italy:
“Corriere della Sera”: “Leverkusen is a perfect machine. The invincible are also invincible in Rome.”
“Corriere dello Sport”: “Bayer’s aspirin gives Rome a headache. The difference in technology and form is unmistakable. Now Rome needs a miracle.”
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “The Germans already have one foot on the plane to Dublin. Bayer Leverkusen is the ruler at the Stadio Olimpico, Wirtz and Andrich are the heroes of the evening. A miracle will be needed now. Or something like that. Bayer Leverkusen has proven to be unbeatable, at least for the time being. Roma kept up for a while (…), but then the difference in quality became clear in every corner of the pitch.”
“Tuttosport”: “The best won. The quality of Bayer Leverkusen’s players makes the difference.”
“La Repubblica”: “AS Roma is experiencing a dark night at the Stadio Olimpico with many mistakes and too many gifts to their rivals. A miracle will be necessary in Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen is a perfect machine that appears invincible.”
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Spain:
“Marca”: “Leverkusen wants everything. Three games, just three, separate Bayer from the triple. Nobody can compete with the ‘aspirin team.’
“AS”: “Europe capitulates to Xabi Alonso. Alonso clears everything away. Bayer’s unstoppable momentum could not be stopped in the Olympic Stadium. De Rossi needs a miracle.”
“Sport”: “Xabi Alonso is close to the final and the triple. Bayer Leverkusen invades the Olympic Stadium in Rome. This time Leverkusen didn’t have to wait until the last few minutes to remain unbeaten.”
“El Mundo Deportivo”: “It won’t stop! Xabi Alonso takes a giant step towards the final. Alejandro Grimaldo was outstanding again.”
“Relevo”: “Xabi Alonso is razing Rome to the ground. The German team underlined why they are the big sensation in Europe. Another incredible masterpiece from Leverkusen.”
England:
“Guardian”: “Leverkusen is still on the way to a triple. Roma had only lost three times in all competitions, but found their champion in Bayer.”
