Italy’s press raves
“Nobody can compete with the ‘aspirin team'”
May 3, 2024, 9:50 a.m
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is “a perfect machine,” they say in Italy. The victory in the Europa League at AS Roma is further proof. The Italian press bows to the German champions, who appear more invincible than ever. The hosts, on the other hand, are experiencing “a dark night at the Stadio Olimpico”.
Italy
Corriere dello Sport: “Bayer’s aspirin is giving Rome a headache. The difference in technology and form is unmistakable. Now Rome needs a miracle.”
Corriere della Sera: “Leverkusen is a perfect machine. The invincibles are also invincible in Rome.”
Gazzetta dello Sport: “The Germans already have one foot on the plane to Dublin. Bayer Leverkusen are the rulers in the Stadio Olimpico, Wirtz and Andrich are the heroes of the evening.”
Tuttosport: “The best won. The quality of Bayer Leverkusen’s players makes the difference.”
The Republic: “AS Roma is experiencing a dark night at the Stadio Olimpico with many mistakes and too many gifts to their rivals. Bayer Leverkusen is a perfect machine that appears invincible.”
Spain
Marca: “Leverkusen wants everything. Three games, just three, separate Bayer from the treble. Nobody can compete with the ‘aspirin team’.”
AS: “Europe capitulates to Xabi Alonso. Alonso puts everything away. Bayer’s unstoppable momentum couldn’t be stopped in the Olympic Stadium either. De Rossi needs a miracle.”
Sports: “Xabi Alonso strokes the final and the triple. Bayer Leverkusen invades the Olympic Stadium in Rome. This time Leverkusen didn’t have to wait until the last minutes to remain unbeaten.”
El Mundo Sports: “It won’t stop! Xabi Alonso is taking a giant step towards the final. Alejandro Grimaldo was outstanding again.”
Relevo: “Xabi Alonso razes Rome to the ground. The German team underlined why they are the big sensation in Europe. Another incredible masterpiece from Leverkusen.”
England
Guardian: “Leverkusen is still on the way to a treble. Roma had only lost three times in all competitions, but found their champion in Bayer.”