German giants Bayer Leverkusen booked their ticket to the UEFA Europa League final dramatically, edging out Italian giants AS Roma 4-2 on aggregate.

Despite a tense 2-2 draw in the second leg at the Bay Arena on Thursday, Leverkusen held onto their advantage established in the first leg with a clinical 2-0 victory in Italy.

This hard-fought win extends Leverkusen’s remarkable unbeaten run to a staggering 49 games, surpassing the previous record set by Benfica from 1963 to 1965.

Under the shrewd leadership of manager Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen are on the brink of a historic treble. Having already secured their first-ever Bundesliga title and a spot in the German Cup final, the club is poised to write its name into the pantheon of footballing greats.

The stage is set for a thrilling climax in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, where Leverkusen will face their next formidable challenge – Atalanta.