Bayer Leverkusen reach Europa League final, maintain unbeaten run: Stats
What's the story
Bayer Leverkusen have reached the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 season final after a 2-2 draw against AS Roma in their semi-final second-leg clash at home. Coming into this contest with a 2-0 lead, Leverkusen were trailing 2-0 after two Leandro Paredes penalties. Thereafter, Gianluca Mancini's own goal and Josip Stanisic's 97th-minute strike helped the German side win 4-2 on aggregate.
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Leverkusen are on a 49-match unbeaten run this season
2023-24 Bundesliga champions Leverkusen are 49 matches unbeaten in all competitions this season. Leverkusen own 26 wins and six draws from 32 Bundesliga matches. They won five successive DFB-Pokal matches to reach the final. They are 12 matches unbeaten in the Europa League this season (W9 D3). They won their six group-stage games before posting a win and a draw each in the knockouts.
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Ninth draw for Leverkusen in all competitions this season
Over the weekend, Leverkusen claimed their 40th win in all competitions this season when they thumped Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 on matchday 32 of the Bundesliga. After 49 matches, Leverkusen have 40 wins and nine draws. Leverkusen have raced to 136 goals this season.
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Here are the match stats
Leverkusen made 32 attempts with 13 shots being on target. AS Roma had seven shots on target from 11 attempts. The hosts clocked 60% ball possession and had a 90% pass accuracy from 569 passes.
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Second Europa League final for Leverkusen
Leverkusen have reached the final of the UEFA Cup/Europa League for the second time ever. Before this, the German side reached the final in 1988 and won the trophy. They beat Espanyol 3-2 on penalties over a two-legged final. Leverkusen will face Atalanta in the final. Italian side Atalanta beat Marseille to progress. It's Atalanta's maiden European final.
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3rd major European final for Leverkusen
In addition to two Europa League finals, Leverkusen have been one-time finalist in the UEFA Champions League. The German club reached 2002 Champions League final, losing 2-1 against Real Madrid.
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Leverkusen can win a historic Treble after progression
AS Roma were a much improved side in Germany and drew level in the tie through two Paredes penalties (one in each half). A disastrous own goal from Mancini handed Leverkusen the crucial advantage in the two-legged semi-final. Croatia defender Stanisic ensured Leverkusen's unbeaten run was maintained with the last kick of the game. Leverkusen are on course for a historic Treble.