AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen Summary
For the first time in four matches, Bayer Leverkusen did not have to wait until the nick of time to ensure their unbeaten run continued. Playing against AS Roma at the infamous Stadio Olimpico, Xabi Alonso’s squad beat the Giallorossi with two goals to nil.
Leverkusen took the lead after Florian Wirtz found the back of the net 28 minutes on the clock and the lead stood until the break. Robert Andrich sealed the deal for Dier Werkself in the 73rd minute, extending the lead for the visitors. Let us look at the AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen Player Ratings.
AS Roma Player Ratings
Goalkeeper and Defence
Mile Svilar (6.5/10)
Still made two important saves despite conceding twice which makes things are complicated for his side coming to the second leg at BayArena.
Rick Karsdorp (6/10)
His scrappy anticipation cost AS Roma a goal in the first half, making way for Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz to score his third goal in Europa League this season
Gianluca Mancini (6.6/10)
Not much he could do to prevent Leverkusen from scoring apart from two important clearances winning ground duels in his area
Chris Smalling (6.5/10)
Worked hard during the game to deal with Leverkusen’s attacking force following his return from injury in this match.
Leonardo Spinazzola (6.5/10)
Wandered around the flank and midfield area, making two interceptions and winning four ground duels with Leverkusen midfielders.
Midfield
Leandro Paredes (6.8/10)
Having a tough challenges from Granit Xhaka and Robert Andrich in the midfield, losing the ball four times.
Bryan Cristante (6.9/10)
Helped AS Roma attack sporadically multiple times, giving threat to the visitors with his header in the second half.
Lorenzo Pellegrini (6.9/10)
Threatened Leverkusen with his big chance in the final minutes of the first half when his attempt missed the target.
Attack
Paulo Dybala (7.7/10)
His attempts alongside Lukaku and El Shaarawy throughout the game still couldn’t find the back of the net
Stephan El Shaarawy (6.7/10)
Providing chances and key passes for his counterparts up front, still couldn’t find the target.
Romelu Lukaku (6.9)
Not that threatening for Leverkusen’s defensive force after only sending one shot that went off the target.
Substitutions
Angelino (6.4/10)
Operated on the left-hand side of AS Roma flank area but struggled to distribute the ball to the centre.
Tomasso Baldanzi (6.4/10)
Not a significant contribution with no shots, duels won, and key passes during his 11-minute appearance on the pitch.
Sardar Azmoun (6.2/10)
Giving Leverkusen a quite significant threat despite only playing 11. The Iranian made one shot on goal and almost made Matej Kovar picking the ball from his own net.
Tammy Abraham (N.A)
Bayer Leverkusen Player Ratings
Goalkeeper and Defence
Matěj Kovář (7.1/10)
Composed performance with doing two saves and keep the clean sheet for Leverkusen prior to the second leg.
Piero Hincapié (6.5/10)
Guarding the area really well with two tackles and interceptions, helping the attacking side frequently.
Jonathan Tah (7/10)
Picked an early book in the first half but really composed at the back to keep Leverkusen from conceding.
Edmond Tapsoba (6.7/10)
Good partnership alongside Hincapie and Tah, making five clearances to secure the defensive area
Midfield
Granit Xhaka (6.6/10)
Leverkusen’s catalyst with ball circulating around his area, distributing a total of 54 successful passes in the game.
Robert Andrich (7/9/10)
Extending Leverkusen’s lead in the second half to ease up the second leg for Die Werkself.
Josip Stanišić (7.3/10)
The right flank side was his playground with 46 touches and one key pass, providing assist for Andrich in the second half
Alex Grimaldo (8.4/10)
Wandering around the midfield, providing balls and creating chances for Leverkusen. Giving the AS Roma players a hard time during the 90+ minutes of the game.
Attack
Jeremie Frimpong (6.3/10)
Supporting Wirtz and Adli up front to give a tough defending task for the AS Roma players.
Amine Adli (7.6/10)
Contributing positively for Leverkusen’s attacking side and distracted Roma players for whether guarding him, Wirtz, or Frimpong
Florian Wirtz (8.3/10)
Scoring a crucial goal for Leverkusen which decided the match plot for the rest of the game.
Substitutions
Nathan Tella (6.6)
Replacing Amine Adli in the second half but not played as expected with only sending one pass during 13 minutes on the pitch.
Jonas Hoffman (6.5)
His one successful dribble attempts was his only impressive contribution in this game, nothing changed with his appearance on the pitch.
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