First Leg In Rome On Thursday May 2

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UEFA Europa League Semi-finals: Roma and Bayer Leverkusen set to clash

First leg in Rome on Thursday, May 2

Leverkusen seeking revenge for last season's defeat

Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to avenge their defeat to Roma in last season's UEFA Europa League semi-finals when they travel to the Italian capital for the first leg of this year's last-four clash on Thursday, May 2.

Roma won the first leg of last season's tie 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico, before securing a 3-2 aggregate victory with a 1-1 draw in Germany. Leverkusen will be hoping to turn the tables this time around and reach their first European final since 1988.

Roma, meanwhile, will be looking to reach their second European final in three years. They lost 2-1 to Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League final, but will be confident of going one better this time around.

The match is sure to be a close affair, with both teams evenly matched on paper. Leverkusen have been in impressive form in the Bundesliga this season, challenging for a top-four finish, while Roma are also in contention for a Champions League place in Serie A.

The second leg of the tie will be played at the BayArena in Leverkusen on Thursday, May 9. The winners of the tie will face either Arsenal or Villarreal in the final, which will be played at the Stadion Energa Gdańsk in Poland on Wednesday, May 28.

**Stats** * Roma have won their last four matches in all competitions. * Leverkusen have lost just one of their last five matches in all competitions. * Roma have scored 10 goals in their last five matches in all competitions. * Leverkusen have scored 12 goals in their last five matches in all competitions. **Form** * Roma: WWWWW * Leverkusen: WDWDL **Conclusion** The UEFA Europa League semi-finals are set to be a fascinating affair, with Roma and Bayer Leverkusen evenly matched on paper. The first leg in Rome on Thursday, May 2, is sure to be a close contest, and the tie could go either way.

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