Bayer Leverkusen Beats Roma 2-0 in Europa League First Leg

Wirtz and Andrich Lead the Way

Bayer Leverkusen took a significant step towards the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-0 win over AS Roma in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Goals from Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich gave the Bundesliga side a comfortable lead to take to Rome for the second leg.

Wirtz's Early Goal

Wirtz opened the scoring for Leverkusen just 19 minutes into the game. The 19-year-old German midfielder capitalized on a mistake by the Roma defense to fire home from inside the area.

Andrich's Goal of the Day

Andrich made it 2-0 in the 59th minute with what was arguably the goal of the day. The 27-year-old German midfielder received the ball outside the area and unleashed a stunning long-range drive that flew into the top corner of the net.

Leverkusen's Recent Struggles

Bayer Leverkusen entered the match on the back of two consecutive defeats in the Bundesliga. However, they showed no signs of fatigue against Roma and controlled the game from start to finish.

Expert Analysis

In the post-match analysis, experts praised Leverkusen's performance and highlighted the importance of Wirtz and Andrich's goals. They also discussed Roma's struggles and the challenges they face in the second leg.