Leverkusen looking to seize 'second chance' in Europa League, says Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday his side want to seize "a second chance" in their Europa League semi-final tie with Roma by progressing past the side that knocked them out at the same stage of the competition last season.Leverkusen and defeated finalists Roma met at the semi-final stage of the Europa League in 2023 with the Italian side winning the first leg 1-0 at home and reaching the final following a goalless second-leg draw in Germany.