Karsdorp also “betrays” him as he had done before with Mourinho. Roma are unable to get away from Bayer’s dribbling and the quality of an opponent who is now well-established in the management of Xabi. It’s a shame, because the Giallorossi had several opportunities to first grab a draw and then reduce the deficit: now the BayArena will need perfection.
Svilar 5.5
On the first goal he can’t do anything, on the second he remains to watch the treacherous trajectory. He puts on his gloves several times to block his opponents’ shots.
Left-handed 5.5
He holds up the backward department as best he can despite the usual groin pain that gives him no peace. He too is not perfect.
Smalling 4.5
He also had a hand in Leverkusen’s goal, leaving Adli undisturbed. He struggles against the false nine and makes many mistakes.
Spinazzola 5.5
How hard it was to contain Frimpong, but his double intervention in front of the goal line and the cut into the area to close just before Wirtz’s attempt were providential.
Karsdorp 4
The usual Karsdorp. Unsuitable to play at certain levels. He gives Bayer the opening goal with a soft and superficial back pass that makes the whole stadium shiver. In the second half the ball is forgotten in front of Kovar’s goal. He leaves amidst boos at the Olimpico.
Angeliño (17′ st) 5.5
On the German doubling, Frimpong is lost in the area. He redeems himself with a late cross to Abraham.
Cristante 6
He remains calm and cool until the very end. The assist served in the area to Karsdorp was excellent. He has a headed chance, but the ball goes wide.
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