UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season

[QueenVera]

In my opinion, Xabi Alonso's squad is the strongest candidate for this season in the Europa League, giving confidence to the players to play according to Alonso's directions and it has been proven that they are able to come out as winners, Alonso's proof is beyond doubt that it is true that he is the most successful successor this year  , Alonso really deserves to be a great coach to become the world's top coach, because he was able to bring Leverkusen to this point with players who are not that well known.

Regarding As Roma, it seems that it will be difficult to turn the situation around because playing as a guest in the second leg is impossible for European clubs at the moment. Seeing that Leverkusen at this point is really a frightening specter for the Italian club As Roma, the problem is that Leverkusen has not yet lost at all.  in their last few matches, let alone in the Domestic League in Europa, they were able to make changes to the scheme played by the Leverkusen players, so it is very clear that Xabi Alonso's men are really strong in all aspects.

At the moment, the UEL this season is left with 4 teams set to battle it all out at the semi finals. The strongest team said to be Leverkusen will be facing the second toughest Roma and I must say it all seems like the UEFA board wants Leverkusen to go home with the trophy. Comparing the probability of the game outcome taking into consideration both teams performances so far, Leverkusen is the better side and they have the greater advantage over Roma. Yes Roma can be competitive and can make the game tough but Leverkusen's record won't let them stay down to be defeated. Really it'll be a game to look out for as in the first and second legs, both teams would put up their best to seeing if they can secure the 3points.

 The last two teams aren't much of big strengths as they've had minor records so far in their European cup quests. If either of them wins, it'll be a walkover game for their final opponent because either Roma or Leverkusen would be a better side to them considering experiences gained and domestic league performances this season. Atalanta or Marseille aren't tough teams and if I'm to predict the qualified team to be, I'd go for Atalanta based on they are a little above the average performance of their normal performance. The semi finals won't be an easy battle as anything really can happen on the field of play.

 Leverkusen's qualification to the semi finals of this season's UEL was also historic as they kept their unbeaten record still in play after drawing to West ham. This season they've been an undaunted team and they really have all it takes to finish the season with the unbeaten record intact and two trophies in their shelf. Their next UEL opponent is competitive but it's not really a big deal for them based on the fact that they have gained enough confidence and have even being in tougher encounters which they've at thesame time comfortably come out from victoriously. Roma themselves know that they won't be up for a joke game in the semi finals stage.

[uchegod-21]

We might not have thought that Leverkusen was still unbeaten, in fact they continued to extend their record when they played in the semi-finals away to Roma. De Rossi still doesn't seem capable enough to stop Xabi Alonso in this competition and as we can see there was no difficulty at all for Leverkusen to steal the lead in the first leg.

It all started with a blunder made by a Roma defender and at that moment Florian Wirtz gave Leverkusen the lead. However, this is important capital ahead of the second leg, so it is certain that Leverkusen's chances will be greater when they play at home and Roma can only hope for a miracle if they are still thinking about getting to the final round.

I don't know if I am the only one seeing Bayern leverkusen in the finals of the Europa League since. I have seen them even in the finals with Liverpool but Jurgen Klopp and his boys toyed with the Europa League and they have really paid darely for it.

I will personally not be happy with Bayern leverkusen if at this point they decide to spoil their unbeaten record in the eleventh hour. I wish them well and looking forward to their champions League performance next season.

[kawetsriyanto]

Aggregate of 2 goals seems to have ensured their position in the 2023/24 UEL Final. AS Roma must be able to score 3 goals but need to keep a cleansheet to go to the Final, which is difficult or even not possible, considering that Leverkusen is the club with the lowest number of goals conceded in the Bundesliga and UEL. This is a signal that Xabi Alonso's team has a disciplined defense so it is not easily penetrated by opposing players. In other side, Roma, doesn't have a good level of goal productivity this season, will definitely find it more difficult to win the match with 3 goals in the 2nd leg.

Basically, AS Roma still has a chance to qualify for the final round if they can win with 3 goals (without conceded a goal) at least in Leg 2. However, if we consider the performance of AS Roma in Leg 1, it is very doubtful that AS Roma can score 3 goals in Leverkusen home. They even failed to score a single goal at their own stadium, how they score a goal in Leverkusen stadium?   As this is very difficult to happen, I can agree that Leverkusen has secured their position in the final round.

well, I think UEL will belong to Leverkusen this season.

Everyone must think the same, Leverkusen should win the trophy of Europa league this season. There is no other teams that have most consistent performance like Leverkusen. Leverkusen is showing an incredible performance during this season, no team can defeat them. They probably will secure the UEL trophy and unbeaten status in this competition.

[Falconer]

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Basically, AS Roma still has a chance to qualify for the final round if they can win with 3 goals (without conceded a goal) at least in Leg 2. However, if we consider the performance of AS Roma in Leg 1, it is very doubtful that AS Roma can score 3 goals in Leverkusen home. They even failed to score a single goal at their own stadium, how they score a goal in Leverkusen stadium?   As this is very difficult to happen, I can agree that Leverkusen has secured their position in the final round.

This possibility will be fought by Roma in the second leg, but everyone knows that it is a super difficult mission. So far Leverkusen have been very difficult to beat, this has been a perfect season for them and everyone admits it.

Roma still have a chance to qualify, but I would say it is a hope that is difficult to come true. They will try their best and appear totally attacking from the first half, but if Leverkusen is able to score 1 goal then it is clear that Roma's chance of coming back is 99% gone. Leverkusen is the favorite to qualify for the Europa League final this season, the probability is very high.

-snip-

Everyone must think the same, Leverkusen should win the trophy of Europa league this season. There is no other teams that have most consistent performance like Leverkusen. Leverkusen is showing an incredible performance during this season, no team can defeat them. They probably will secure the UEL trophy and unbeaten status in this competition.

I agree with that, but it is not impossible for Leverkusen to fail in the final.

[rahmad2nd]

I have to eat my own words, and what i write yesterday here and in other days also, i was not expecting at all this easy win from Leverkusen on Rome soil.

I see the last part of the game and i dont understand why Rome play in this way and why they cant pierce the Leverkusen defense. Just imagine being a Rome fan second year in a row in the gates of glory....

To be honest, I didn't watch this fight. however, I hope that AS Roma will be able to provide fierce resistance to Leverkusen. moreover, the fight was held at the Olympics. referring to the statistics and highlights of this match, the two goals scored by Leverkusen should not have happened if one of Roma's defenders had not made a blunder. Plus, the Roma goalkeeper was out of step to anticipate the ball's arrival. In fact, Roma controlled the game and had 3 big opportunities, 1 of which hit the goalpost. Unfortunately, not a single goal was scored against Leverkusen. In the end, Xabi Alonso's squad won this match with an aggregate of 0-2, which was quite tough for Roma in the second leg. Tactically, Roma didn't play badly. It's just that, several Roma players, especially their defenders, underperformed.

We'll see in the second leg, although theoretically Leverkusen on paper is capable of overthrowing Roma again. However, football is unique and I want to know what De Rossi will do for his squad. at least, he has had experience and learned to overcome Leverkusen later. I'm a neutral viewer, I just want to watch the second leg and both teams will give a fun match to enjoy and watch.

[Weawant]

There is nothing any team can do about winning this league again,the only team that has always been favourite for this tittle is Leverkusen,they have been superb since the beginning of the Europa league started till date,they haven't shown any sign of weakness,and no team have defeated them.This is something I really love about them,and I'm looking forward to seeing them win the Europa league,which will mark their winning of the trebble they've always dreamt of.An elimination of Roma made them more favourite for the tittle,and I must congratulate them in advance.

Before the exit of Liverpool, they had been the favourite to win the trophy this season but then it turned out that they lost their form along the line and lost out of the Europa and the next best team as at the time happens to be Leverkusen hence the favourite seem to switch to them because they happen to be the next best team who where able to win their games to the point they got beyond the quarter finals.

After the defet of Liverpool, it began to seem like Atalanta gained more strength and confidence in all that they are doing and are gradually getting to  try to grab an opportunity at the Europa this season but then I doubt if they will be able to make it through because Leverkusen is definitely going to be a stumbling block to the. Just like they just did to Roma and it happens that Roma is not very likely not going to make it to the finals but then Atlanta still have a chance to make it to the finals but winning the trophy is definitely going to be in serious contention.

If Atlanta get to the finals probably by been able to win the second round of their meeting with their opponent them I would say they have been able to do a whole lot this season and if they are unable to make it in their domestic league, it wouldn't be seen that they weren't able to achieve a lot because they have been able to achieve in the Europa which made it look like they Chanelled their energy to where they saw more opportunities and some how it happened to eventually pay off for them.

[Dzwaafu11]

This is just the same scenario as mine, because I was not expecting to see what I saw yesterday. I have high hopes for AS Roma. but unfortunately i was disappointed, but that is just what is known as football, they most likely be up and down, but my prediction was either 1-0 for AS Roma or 1-1, which even in the game i still have hope on them, but when Floria Wetz scored the first goal at 28 minutes of the game i was still hoping to see an equalizing goal from AS Roma. but they were not able to. I lost hope completely when I saw the second goal, and at the end, I got a headache.

Seriously, I was not happy yesterday because I put AS Roma as my favorite to go with the trophy this season, but unfortunately, they won't be able to achieve what I was in yesterday's situation because of them, and I am not even a fan, so what if I am a fan? How will that end? 

I also think of that, but with a 50% belief because I know that their unbeaten performance will hardly be cut off by Roma. I was either expecting them to go on a draw or a win for Leverkusen, which ended up as a win for Leverkusen, but no doubt Roma also played their best in the game because they really tried because they also made an attempt. But all I am putting into consideration now is that Leverkusen should just wait for a few weeks to hold their trophy because they cannot be stopped by any of the teams left again.
 
Furthermore, maybe you have become their fan without your knowledge, because even if you are fain, that is the least feeling that you might encounter, so you should know how to manage your emotions, especially on football.

[legendbtc]

This will be a disadvantage for small teams like Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen is preparing to refresh its squad in the summer as it looks to defend its Bundesliga championship and compete in the Champions League. But their reputation or finances are not enough to recruit top stars. They can only choose players that big teams have abandoned or are not famous. Not only that, the opposite will happen. Big clubs are interested in Leverkusen players because they are doing well this season. I believe that the big club will ask for Leverkusen players. Leverkusen will never grow more robust.

They do not have the finances. They will also be like Dortmund. And even coach Xabi Alonso will leave Leverkusen to find a big club to develop his career.

It seems like you forgot to read the news about Xabi Alonso who will stay at Bayer Leverkusen next season and if you said the Bayer Leverkusen team couldn't develop because they didn't have the funds and top players they could get. Does Bayer Leverkusen have more top players this season and have never lost until now? You should be able to make a comparison with a team that has a lot of money but doesn't have a coach who is skilled at polishing the players so that they become so good and united in matches. Because from what Xabi Alonso has shown, it is quite clear evidence that a team not only needs money, but also a coach who is skilled enough to provide guidance on the best ways to its players so that the team can grow stronger.

I'm talking about the future. Maybe coach Xabi Alonso will only stay at Leverkusen for one more season. Meanwhile, coach Alonso is being hunted by many prominent European clubs with special incentives. I mentioned the possibility of Alonso joining Real Madrid. Maybe Xabi Alonso will become Real Madrid's coach one day. I know for sure that will happen. Alonso is a great coach, and Leverkusen certainly wants to keep him. But in the future, who knows? The current reality is that good coaches and good players will find their way to bigger clubs and tournaments in the Bundesliga.

I said that, eventually, they would be like Dortmund. Leverkusen will sell its good players, which will be challenging to develop.

Yes. I know whether a football team succeeds or fails depends on the coach. But a team with money and a good coach will be much better. Leverkusen is coached very well by Xabi Alonso. But only in the Bundesliga and minor tournaments. Next season, they will participate in the Champions League. They know how fierce football is. Xabi Alonso's teachers and students should try to encounter big guys like Man City and Real Madrid. Then, they will realize how small they are.

[Stepstowealth]

I'm talking about the future. Maybe coach Xabi Alonso will only stay at Leverkusen for one more season. Meanwhile, coach Alonso is being hunted by many prominent European clubs with special incentives. I mentioned the possibility of Alonso joining Real Madrid. Maybe Xabi Alonso will become Real Madrid's coach one day. I know for sure that will happen. Alonso is a great coach, and Leverkusen certainly wants to keep him. But in the future, who knows? The current reality is that good coaches and good players will find their way to bigger clubs and tournaments in the Bundesliga.

If I was the coach, this would have been the best time for me to leave the club after I have helped the club achieve a record and a history that they will remember. It is better I leave a legend than leave after a season when I am not sure if things will still go as well as to did this season. Supporters are always quick to forget sometimes and can quickly turn against a coach who has been very good to them if they suddenly start experiencing a series of bad results.

Next season, they will participate in the Champions League. They know how fierce football is. Xabi Alonso's teachers and students should try to encounter big guys like Man City and Real Madrid. Then, they will realize how small they are.

The champions league is a bigger competition, their first challenge for the next season in the champions league if they qualify will be to pass the group stages of the competition.

[entertheabyss]

I'm talking about the future. Maybe coach Xabi Alonso will only stay at Leverkusen for one more season. Meanwhile, coach Alonso is being hunted by many prominent European clubs with special incentives. I mentioned the possibility of Alonso joining Real Madrid. Maybe Xabi Alonso will become Real Madrid's coach one day. I know for sure that will happen. Alonso is a great coach, and Leverkusen certainly wants to keep him. But in the future, who knows? The current reality is that good coaches and good players will find their way to bigger clubs and tournaments in the Bundesliga.

We know there's presence of other elite teams that's ready to place their huge bids for Xabi Alonso but with the current level this spectacular coach find himself, he chooses to remain in Bayer Leverkusen to upgrade the entire level of the club. Xabi Alonso is careful because any slightest wrong choice will definitely see the end of his career. He's doing an amazing job for Bayer Leverkussen this season, everyone gives him his credits because he deserves them.

[arimamib]

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We know there's presence of other elite teams that's ready to place their huge bids for Xabi Alonso but with the current level this spectacular coach find himself, he chooses to remain in Bayer Leverkusen to upgrade the entire level of the club. Xabi Alonso is careful because any slightest wrong choice will definitely see the end of his career. He's doing an amazing job for Bayer Leverkussen this season, everyone gives him his credits because he deserves them.

I think Xabi Alonso is being realistic with his managerial career with a rush to move to a bigger challenge. He has already succeeded with building a team to success, now he want to have a challenge of maintenance of what he has built. If he succeeds in the maintenance, he will be no longer difficult to find a chance to manage any big team in the world.

I think Xabi Alonso is a man with principle who appreciates the bond he has created in the squad of Leverkusen. He won't leave them when Leverkusen having a bigger challenge of playing in Champions League next season. If he leaves now, maybe few players will also leave, because big clubs are also targeting their players who have performed brilliantly in Bundesliga. When he is available to move from Leverkusen, many big clubs will compete to hire him as their manager.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

I think Xabi Alonso is being realistic with his managerial career with a rush to move to a bigger challenge. He has already succeeded with building a team to success, now he want to have a challenge of maintenance of what he has built. If he succeeds in the maintenance, he will be no longer difficult to find a chance to manage any big team in the world.

I think Xabi Alonso is a man with principle who appreciates the bond he has created in the squad of Leverkusen. He won't leave them when Leverkusen having a bigger challenge of playing in Champions League next season. If he leaves now, maybe few players will also leave, because big clubs are also targeting their players who have performed brilliantly in Bundesliga. When he is available to move from Leverkusen, many big clubs will compete to hire him as their manager.

For now, Xabi Alonso is not thinking about anything except remaining focused on winning all the titles ahead including the European League which is the main priority, I can say it only takes one more step for Alonso and Leverkusen to make this record, Xabi Alonso's level and reputation will increase if he really win the European league. As we know, Leverkusen is the team closest to the title based on the odds offered by the bookies and Atalanta are strong candidates as their opponents in the final.

Talking about Xabi Alonso's contract, this coach is still under contract until 2026 but he has the option to move meaning he can use this option at any time, it turned out that this clause was recorded in the contract. As a consideration, if he moves then Liverpool will be the first option and 2 other teams Bayern Munich or Real Madrid are on the list, this will be interesting news in the upcoming transfer window.

[OcTradism]

This possibility will be fought by Roma in the second leg, but everyone knows that it is a super difficult mission. So far Leverkusen have been very difficult to beat, this has been a perfect season for them and everyone admits it.

Roma still have a chance to qualify, but I would say it is a hope that is difficult to come true. They will try their best and appear totally attacking from the first half, but if Leverkusen is able to score 1 goal then it is clear that Roma's chance of coming back is 99% gone. Leverkusen is the favorite to qualify for the Europa League final this season, the probability is very high.

It would be easier for Roma if they can score one goal at home but it was not what they done in the first match. Hence, they will have very big task that is nearly unachievable in the second match. Roma can beat Leverkusen but beating Leverkusen 2 - 0 or any result with 2 goal difference at Leverkusen's home stadium is not easy.

In addition, in this season, in many matches, Leverkusen shown that they are very strong mentally and are not easily to collapse after a conceded goal. Roma, in contrast, to beat Leverkusen with two goal difference, will have to create panic mentally in Leverkusen, that sounds impossible.

Talking about Xabi Alonso's contract, this coach is still under contract until 2026 but he has the option to move meaning he can use this option at any time, it turned out that this clause was recorded in the contract. As a consideration, if he moves then Liverpool will be the first option and 2 other teams Bayern Munich or Real Madrid are on the list, this will be interesting news in the upcoming transfer window.

I believe Xabi Alonso aims at a coach position of Real Madrid but that position will not open next summer. The current contract of Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid will not expire next summer and Xabi Alonso decided to stay with Leverkusen only because he wants to wait for Real Madrid's coach position to open in 2025 summer.

Xabi Alonso will need to prove himself again, next season, to strongly convince Real Madrid and take that job in 2025 summer transfer season. The next season will not be easy for Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen.

[makishart]

We might not have thought that Leverkusen was still unbeaten, in fact they continued to extend their record when they played in the semi-finals away to Roma. De Rossi still doesn't seem capable enough to stop Xabi Alonso in this competition and as we can see there was no difficulty at all for Leverkusen to steal the lead in the first leg.

It all started with a blunder made by a Roma defender and at that moment Florian Wirtz gave Leverkusen the lead. However, this is important capital ahead of the second leg, so it is certain that Leverkusen's chances will be greater when they play at home and Roma can only hope for a miracle if they are still thinking about getting to the final round.

I personally still believe Bayer Leverkusen will be able to continue its unbeaten trend this season, of course until Bayer Leverkusen manages to win all the trophies or get the treble winner this season. The reason I am still very confident that Bayer Leverkusen will continue its unbeaten trend this season is because Bayer Leverkusen is still consistent in the Bundesliga even though Bayer Leverkusen has won the Bundesliga trophy but after that, Bayer Leverkusen still does not accept the result of losing because after all, Bayer Leverkusen also still continuing to make great efforts until the minute of injury time to end the match unbeaten. Moreover, recently AS Roma's performance seems to have declined slightly and therefore, I personally remain confident that Bayer Leverkusen will continue to win or draw and will be unbeaten in all competitions until this season ends.

Leverkusen remains on track to break a new record soon. We will be seeing how public will be hyping the performance from leverkusen. it will be amazing if leverkusen will remain unbeatable till it will get treble winners. The win against Roma in the first leg of the Europa League demonstrated how confident the club was in its performance and it's still continue this time even leverkusen ns recording. It was a winning away game, so Roma will undoubtedly win the game soon. This season, we will see Leverkusen compete in the Europa League of final match, i strongly believe lerverkusen will able to manage it enter to the final.

I don't see Roma having a chance to advance to the final after losing by a large margin to Leverkusen in the first leg and it was also burdening all of roma's players. they were performing so poorly unlike last season when mourinho was still there. The opportunity has vanished because the gap is too large. I expect Leverkusen to score another goal in the second leg and it will also reduce roma's chance to qualify.

It is only a matter of time before Roma is eliminated from the Europa League due to their poor performance. Roma's gameplay was so bad to watch. Lvverkusen deserved to win their game against Roma soon.

[mamesso]

~Snip~

We know there's presence of other elite teams that's ready to place their huge bids for Xabi Alonso but with the current level this spectacular coach find himself, he chooses to remain in Bayer Leverkusen to upgrade the entire level of the club. Xabi Alonso is careful because any slightest wrong choice will definitely see the end of his career. He's doing an amazing job for Bayer Leverkussen this season, everyone gives him his credits because he deserves them.

He has achieved everything with Leverkusen, praise continues to be showered on him after successfully bringing Leverkusen to the first Bundesliga trophy in the club's history. He is an extraordinary figure in Leverkusen success, of course he will not just destroy what has been built so far, he has not thought about moving to another club because he still has big targets to achieve. Alonso must focus on his team's struggle which still has the chance to win the Treble this season, now Leverkusen is very close to the Europa League final after successfully beating Roma at the Olimpico.

I think it is very natural that other elite clubs are very interested in bringing him in, his success in raising Leverkusen level makes him an extraordinary figure from the current generation of young coaches. A new era in his career has just begun with Leverkusen, Alonso is highly appreciated by Leverkusen fans, he also has close chemistry with his players, staying at Leverkusen is the best decision for him for a better future.

[naira]

I also think of that, but with a 50% belief because I know that their unbeaten performance will hardly be cut off by Roma. I was either expecting them to go on a draw or a win for Leverkusen, which ended up as a win for Leverkusen, but no doubt Roma also played their best in the game because they really tried because they also made an attempt. But all I am putting into consideration now is that Leverkusen should just wait for a few weeks to hold their trophy because they cannot be stopped by any of the teams left again.
 
Furthermore, maybe you have become their fan without your knowledge, because even if you are fain, that is the least feeling that you might encounter, so you should know how to manage your emotions, especially on football.

Roma losing doesn't mean they played badly because while on the field I was quite satisfied with what Roma showed even though they didn't win. Because against Leverkusen you need brilliant tactics, for now Roma still can't prove it, but in the future De Rossi will learn a lot and continue to develop his skills in training players. Leverkusen unbeaten continues and who knows how long their dominance will last and also which club will be able to beat Xabi strategy on the field. Now what makes everyone curious is just who managed to bring Leverkusen to its knees. We need to be a little patient, maybe the UCL is the right time to see Leverkusen dominance stop.

[Oluwa-btc]

He has achieved everything with Leverkusen, praise continues to be showered on him after successfully bringing Leverkusen to the first Bundesliga trophy in the club's history. He is an extraordinary figure in Leverkusen success, of course he will not just destroy what has been built so far, he has not thought about moving to another club because he still has big targets to achieve. Alonso must focus on his team's struggle which still has the chance to win the Treble this season, now Leverkusen is very close to the Europa League final after successfully beating Roma at the Olimpico.

I think it is very natural that other elite clubs are very interested in bringing him in, his success in raising Leverkusen level makes him an extraordinary figure from the current generation of young coaches. A new era in his career has just begun with Leverkusen, Alonso is highly appreciated by Leverkusen fans, he also has close chemistry with his players, staying at Leverkusen is the best decision for him for a better future.

I'm not bothered about what he would achieve this season again, he is a good example of the term " Tested, Approved And Trusted "
Hopefully, he is gonna be backed up by the management next season. So much will be achieved in the Champions League Competition, he has done well in the European Europa League Competition, I want to see him bring that Into the Uefa Champions League Competition.

I'm already expecting the European Europa League Finals against Marseille already. It's just a little bit of days ahead amd it would be hundred percent complete.

I wanted him to move to Bayern Munich so bad, but I loved the way it came from his own point of view which I didn't get to see. It would be hurting to just join up with Bayern Munich next season. ( Biq Disrespect )
Congratulations to them ahead, I know they'll be winning the treble this season.

[Republikcoin.com]

We know there's presence of other elite teams that's ready to place their huge bids for Xabi Alonso but with the current level this spectacular coach find himself, he chooses to remain in Bayer Leverkusen to upgrade the entire level of the club. Xabi Alonso is careful because any slightest wrong choice will definitely see the end of his career. He's doing an amazing job for Bayer Leverkussen this season, everyone gives him his credits because he deserves them.

Sometimes the feeling of comfort that a coach has gained after giving a team a difficult struggle will always be difficult to let go of. So Xabi Alonso still wants to stay at Bayer Leverkusen in order to continue the extraordinary things that have happened this season for next season. Because if Bayer Leverkusen has been able to prove the toughness of a team, of course it wouldn't be wrong for Xabi Alonso to continue staying with that team and reject offers from other teams for his career next season.

[len01]

result is not very pleasant and how is it possible for Roma without scoring a single score against Leverkusen when Roma have a very good chance of playing at home and can you see how many times Roma has wasted opportunities without being able to score when they get good opportunities?
IMO, Roma just lacked focus in that match and didn't want to try to attack closer and shot the ball more often from long distances.
but where is Lukaku? I mean why doesn't Lukaku have his usual mentality?

and Marseille vs Atalanta, both teams performed well yesterday, they had very careful performances, neither team dominated the match, but both teams maintained their defensive line to still end in a draw, but what is very clear here is Atalanta after conceding 1 score, Atalanta tried to use a defensive strategy to get a draw and reply in the second leg.

Lukaku was exactly who he is. He misses a lot of scoring chances and plays weakly against strong teams. If he were different he would be at Inter and not at Roma, I believe in Dybala more than in him.
In general, the likelihood that BTTS would play was high given Roma’s new model of play, but Bayer turned out to be too strong for it. It is obvious that Xabi prepared the team specifically for this game (it’s good when the national championship is already in your pocket and you can concentrate on individual tournaments) and they played very confidently.

same with me, too.
but the problem is that some of the other players have more confidence in Lukaku, who often passes the ball to Lukaku, while Dybala actually has a greater chance of scoring because I see he is more agile than Lukaku, he has a big body but is only physically strong, whereas Dybala has internal agility controlling the ball.
TBH, I was hesitant about betting on BTTS in yesterday's match but I was just trying to find something better but believe me I have other options that won't make me lose.
In the second leg, it looks like I won't bet on BTTS anymore but will prefer to bet on the over or maybe bet on Leverkusen winning.
what do you think about the second leg betting?

[iBaba]

Sometimes the feeling of comfort that a coach has gained after giving a team a difficult struggle will always be difficult to let go of. So Xabi Alonso still wants to stay at Bayer Leverkusen in order to continue the extraordinary things that have happened this season for next season. Because if Bayer Leverkusen has been able to prove the toughness of a team, of course it wouldn't be wrong for Xabi Alonso to continue staying with that team and reject offers from other teams for his career next season.

I also have the same thoughts for Xabi Alonso especially as Bayer Leverkusen is currently giving good results at virtually all the fixtures they had. No manager will like to leave such promising club now especially that it has shown that his efforts have taken the club this far. But I think the top management of the club to decide, however, Xabi Alonso's wishes will be to fire on in the Champions league next season. Why I feel Xabi Alonso still have more season to stay back is because of how he has understood the first eleven players and the entire squad depth of the team.

So, I'm pretty sure that he wouldn't mind to turn other juicy offers down to carry on with his career at Bayer Leverkusen the Bundesliga giants while he works towards recruiting stronger players to meet a competitive Champions league and Bundesliga of next season.