Xabi Alonso’s team continued to extend their unbeaten streak after the trip to Olimpico.
In the semi-finals of the Europa League first leg, AS Roma faced Bayer Leverkusen.
With home advantage, the Italian representative hopes to make a difference against the new Bundesliga king.
However, the controlled playing style of Xabi Alonso and his team caused Roma many difficulties.
It took the German team only 28 minutes to score a goal to break the deadlock after a dangerous shot from midfielder Florian Wirtz.
The German midfielder scored a goal on his 21st birthday. In all competitions, Wirtz has a total of 18 goals.
Receiving a defeat, Roma rose up to fight back. However, all they can do is stop at dangerous opportunities.
While struggling to find an equalizer, the home team suddenly lost another goal after a shot from midfielder Robert Andrich.
Joy was evident on Xabi Alonso’s face after witnessing the goal to increase the score to 2-0. With this great advantage, they seem to have entered the finals.
On the other side of the front line is the opposing expression of Paulo Dybala and his teammates.
Having lost 0-2 at home, coach De Rossi will need to wait for a miracle in the rematch between the two teams at Bay Arena.