Bayer Leverkusen orchestrated a stunning late turnaround, drawing 2-2 with AS Roma to clinch a spot in the Europa League final with a 4-2 aggregate victory. Trailing 2-0 in the 82nd minute, Leverkusen’s Gianluca Mancini’s own goal and Joseph Stanisic’s late strike leveled the tie after Leandro Paredes’ penalties for Roma. Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak extended to 49 matches, breaking Benfica’s record from 1963-65. Granit Xhaka praised the team’s mentality, hailing their resilience against a formidable opponent. Leverkusen, pursuing a treble, faces Atalanta in the final, eyeing their first European title since 1988.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Epic Comeback Seals Europa League Final Berth
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