Bayer Leverkusen Reaches Europa League Final with 2-2 Draw against Roma

Leverkusen's Unbeaten Streak Continues

Bayer 04 Leverkusen secured a 2-2 draw against Roma on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, to advance to the final of the UEFA Europa League.

The German team's unbeaten run in all competitions now stands at 47 matches, a remarkable achievement for the Bundesliga side.

Aggregate Victory

Despite Roma taking an early lead through Leandro Paredes, Leverkusen fought back to earn a draw on the night and a 4-2 aggregate victory.

Dramatic Conclusion

The match reached a dramatic conclusion when Leverkusen's Josip Stanisic scored a stunning 97th-minute goal to level the score. The goal sent the Leverkusen players and fans into raptures and extinguished Roma's hopes of reaching the final.

Impressive Statistics

Leverkusen's performance was all the more impressive considering Roma's strong home record in the Europa League. The Italian team had won their previous six home matches in the competition.

Final Bound

Leverkusen will now face either Inter Milan or Shakhtar Donetsk in the final, which is scheduled to be played on May 16th, 2024, in Seville, Spain.