Overview

• Roma defeated Leverkusen 1-0 in the Europa League semifinal first leg.
• The match featured controversial fouls and yellow cards as Mourinho employed defensive tactics to secure the win.
• Leverkusen struggled to score against Mourinho's tactics, reminiscent of his 2010 Champions League victory.
• Leverkusen coach Alonso praised his team but expressed disappointment in their inability to score.
• Roma now advances to the final against Sevilla as Leverkusen faces a tough fight to qualify for Europe in the Bundesliga.