In achieving the Bundesliga he Bayer Leverkusen the nickname ‘Neverkusen’ (used against them because they never won anything) was buried forever, and now the aspirin team’s challenge is to close the season by extending the name of ‘Neverkusen’ (used in their favor because they didn’t they lose). In 46 matches played in all competitions, the team was led by Xabi Alonso it has maintained its unbeaten status so far this season and this Thursday (9:00 pm) visits Rome at the Olympic Stadium in the Italian capital, waiting there for a revitalized team since the arrival of Danielle DeRossi going to his bench to change a Mourinho which no ‘giallorosso’ fan misses. It would be a commitment in line with the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals, which many consider an early final after the elimination of Liverpool in the quarterfinals at the hands of Atalanta.
The general favoritism in this tie goes to Bayer Leverkusen, not only because they have the second leg at home but because they have emerged as one of the best teams in all of Europe this season. But when it comes to this Thursday’s rivalry the balance is even more balanced. Roma know that if they want to make it to the grand final in Dublin they need to get a good result tonight to stamp their ticket to the return leg. Leverkusen. It does not look like a simple task, but whatever the case, a great battle worthy of the city where it is celebrated is coming.
Possible lineups
Rome: Svilar; Karsdorp, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Lukaku, El Shaarawy
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Adli; Schick
Duel of ‘outsiders’ in the other semi-final
In the other semi-final, the Vélodrome of Marseilles will wear his best goals for the rivalry between Aubemeyang and company against Atalanta, the butcher of Liverpool. Neither one nor the other are known as favorites to reach the final and one of them will play here.
Possible lineups
Marseille: Pau López; Murillo, Gueye, Balerdi; Clauss, Amine Harit, Veretout, Kondogbia, Ulisses Garcia; Aubameyang, Moumbagna.
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Scalvini, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman; Scam
Source: La Verdad
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