AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen Battle in Europa League Semifinal

First Leg Ends in 2-2 Draw

Roma Host Bayer Leverkusen in Second Leg Clash

In a high-octane affair, AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal matchup. The match, which took place at Bayer Leverkusen's BayArena, saw both teams exchange goals throughout the contest.

Roma drew first blood in the 17th minute when Nicolo Zaniolo netted a stunning goal. However, Leverkusen responded quickly, with Patrik Schick equalizing just nine minutes later. The second half saw more action, with both sides trading goals once again. Tammy Abraham restored Roma's lead in the 64th minute, but Bayer Leverkusen fought back and secured a crucial equalizer through Moussa Diaby's 86th-minute strike.

The result sets up an intriguing second leg clash, which will be played at Roma's Stadio Olimpico on May 5. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory and book their place in the Europa League final. Roma will have the advantage of playing at home, while Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to ride the momentum from their late equalizer in the first leg.