AS Roma will be facing Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-final first leg of the Europa League, with the Italian side hoping to make it to their third finals in three years. Roma are fifth in the Italian Serie A, four points off Bologna at fourth. The team has had a draw and victory in their last two matches but they know the challenge ahead of them is immense. Bayer Leverkusen are the German champions, a feat they achieved by dominating the likes of multiple-time winner Bayern Munich. They have been undefeated in the Bundesliga and the brand of football on display by them, is creating ripples all around Europe. UEFA Champions League 2023–24: Borussia Dortmund Secures a Crucial 1–0 Lead Over PSG in Semifinal First Leg.

AS Roma will be without the services of Zeki Celik, who is suspended for this tie following his red card against in the last round. Leandro Paredes will shield the backline and allow the likes of Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante to venture forward. Romelu Lukaku will be the target man up front and supporting him in the final third will be the mercurial Paulo Dybala.

Adam Hlozek and Borja Iglesias will be the players missing for Bayer Leverkusen due to injuries. Patrik Schick will be the central striker for the away side. Florian Wirtz and Amine Adli will be the two attacking midfielders. Exequiel Palacios will form the defensive cover while Granit Xhaka is also likely to sit back and orchestrate play. Thomas Muller Shouts ‘What the F**k’ at Teammates After Toni Kroos Provides Assist to Vinicius Jr's Goal During Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2023–24 Semifinal First Leg (Watch Video).

When is AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Europa League Semifinal Leg 1 Football Match? Date Time and Venue

AS Roma host Bayer Leverkusen in a semifinal showdown in the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 on Friday, May 3. The AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen match will be played at the Stadio Olimpico, and it starts at 12:30 am IST.

Where to Get Live Telecast of AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Europa League 2023-24 Semifinal Leg 1 Football Match?

Sony Sports Network have the broadcasting rights to the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 season. In India, fans will be able to get a live telecast viewing option of the AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Europa League semi-final leg 1 match on Sony Sports Network television channels. For more AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Europa League semi-final leg 1 online viewing option, read below.

How to Get Live Streaming of AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen  UEFA Europa League 2023-24 Semifinal Leg 1 Football Match?

The broadcasting rights of the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 are with Sony Sports Network. Fans can get the live stream viewing option of the AS Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen football match on the Sony Liv app and website. It is a clash of equals and the first leg is likely to end in a scored draw.

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