Pharmacists extended their undefeated streak in all tournaments to 49 matches
Bayer snatched a draw at home in the return match with Roma in the 1/2 finals Europa League – 2:2. Pharmacists qualified for the European Cup final thanks to a 2:0 victory in the first match.
At the end of the first half, Wolves took the lead: Leandro Paredes scored from the penalty spot. In the 66th minute, the Argentine midfielder converted another penalty.
In the 82nd minute, Bayer reduced the deficit thanks to an own goal from Gianluca Mancini. And in stoppage time, Xabi Alonso’s men came back with the help of Josip Stanisic.
Bayer set a new record in European football by extending its unbeaten run in all competitions to 49 matches. Pharmacists improved Benfica’s record (48 matches).
Thus, Bayer, based on the sum of two meetings, reached the final of the Europa League, where it will play with Atalanta, which beat Marseille in the semi-final match (1:1, 3:0). The decisive match of the tournament will take place on May 22 in Dublin.
- Europa League. 1/2 finals. Return match
Bayer – Roma – 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: Mancini, 82, own goal, Stanisic, 90+7 – Paredes, 43, pen., 66, pen.
First match – 2:0
Source: Sportarena
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