Bayer Leverkusen Dominate Roma in Europa League Semi-Final First Leg

Wirtz and Andrich Goals Secure Advantage for German Club

Match Summary and Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen took a significant step towards the UEFA Europa League final with a comfortable 2-0 victory over AS Roma in the first leg of their semi-final tie on Thursday. Goals from Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich gave the German club a commanding advantage heading into the second leg.

The match was played at a high intensity, with both teams creating chances throughout. However, it was Bayer Leverkusen who took the lead in the 17th minute through Wirtz. The 19-year-old midfielder scored with a superb strike from outside the box.

Roma pushed for an equalizer, but they were unable to break down the Bayer Leverkusen defense. Andrich sealed the victory for the hosts in the 84th minute, heading home from a corner.

Bayer Leverkusen will now take a 2-0 lead to Rome for the second leg next Thursday. They will be confident of securing a place in the final, where they could face either Rangers or RB Leipzig.