Roma vs Leverkusen Highlights: ROM 1-0 Bo4, Roma win 1st leg at home after Bove strike hands them close win

Roma vs Leverkusen LIVE: Europa League LIVE Streaming: In a half with little opportunities, the two teams have evened each other out, but Xabi Alonso will be pleased with Leverkusen’s effort thus far. AS Roma’s star Paulo Dybala won’t start against Leverkusen as the Argentinian striker is still recovering from his muscular injury. He is likely to come in in the second half. Follow Europa League 2022-23 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN

Confirmed Lineups:

AS Roma XI: Rui Patricio; Mancini, Cristante, Ibáñez; Çelik, Matic, Bove, Spinazzola; Belotti, Pellegrini; Abraham.

Leverkusen XI: Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Kossounou; Frimpong, Palacios, Andrich, Hincapié; Diaby, Hlozek, Wirtz.

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PSG-linked Jose Mourinho gets another chance to add one more trophy to his career. Roma put a solid comeback after losing the first leg. They beat Feyenoord 4-1 in the second-leg game to secure the ticket to the Europa League semifinals. Roma boss has good experience in winning the knock-out games and he won two Champions League titles. Last year, he guided Roma to the Conference League title.

For this weekend’s Roma U19’s game, the team coach was suspended and Roma were down 1-0.

At half-time, Mourinho reportedly took over coaching duties in the absence of the coach, guided the U19 team and told them that he believed in the win. [@CorSport]

They won 2-1. pic.twitter.com/A6sWo3Ls4Z

— IM🇵🇹 (@Iconic_Mourinho) May 8, 2023

The Serie A giants are unlikely to get the qualification for Europa League next season as they are way behind in the table. However, they would eye the Champions League qualification if they win Europa League. Roma have failed to win a single game in the last 5 matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, Roma have progressed 10 times out of 11 major European knockout ties and it will boost their confidence. In this crucial semifinal match, they will be motivated to prove their talent. Jose Mourinho strives to lead his team to another Europa League final and add to his outstanding prize collection, Mourinho’s experience in European competitions could prove invaluable.

On the other hand, Levekusen is pumped up after a solid away win in the second-leg game. They were held out for a 1-1 draw at home and they have progressed three times including a title in 1987-88. They have faced the Italian club four times and won only once. One game was won by Roma and one ended in a draw. Roma last beat them in the Champions League 2015 when Salah was playing for the Serie A club.

In all three of their away games in Europe this season, they have scored in the first 13 minutes, showcasing their offensive strength. This early start presents a serious challenge for Roma’s defence. Due to their strong offensive style, untainted road record, and leadership of Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen poses a serious threat to AS Roma.

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