Bayer Leverkusen beat Molde 5-1 to qualify for the Europa League
At 1:45 a.m. Beijing time on December 15, in the sixth round of the Europa League group stage, Bayer Leverkusen faced Molde. In this game, Bayer Leverkusen played well, beating Molde 5-1 and qualifying for the Europa League with a complete victory.
In the first half, Bayer Leverkusen's Schick clash blitzed and Taptsoba doubled the lead with a header and Eriksen owned.
In the second half, Hlozzek doubled and Kitolano pushed one back. In the end, Bayer Leverkusen won all six games 5-1 and qualified for the top spot and are unbeaten in 23 games in all competitions.
Bayer Leverkusen's victory was not only a testament to the quality of the team, but also a reward for the hard work of the manager and the players. They showed excellent teamwork and tactical literacy in the game, both offensively and defensively.
In particular, the outstanding performances of players such as Schick, Tapsoba and Hlozhek contributed to the team's victory. Their virtuosity and excellent combination made it impossible for their opponent Molde to resist.
In addition, Bayer Leverkusen's defense was also very tight, not giving their opponents any chances. The team's tactical arrangement and the tacit cooperation of the players allowed the team to always maintain the lead in the game.
The win meant a lot for Bayer Leverkusen. Not only did they qualify for the Europa League, but they also went 23 games unbeaten in all competitions. This is a testament to Bayer Leverkusen's strength and consistency.
Roma beat Sharif 3-0
In the early morning of December 15, Beijing time, the 6th round of Group G of the Europa League group stage launched an eye-catching match. Roma hosted Sheriff at home and won 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Europa League.
In this game, Roma showed strong attacking strength and excellent teamwork. Early in the first half, Zalewski's pinpoint pass from the left side of the box found Romelu Lukaku, who opened the scoring for Roma with ease.
Then, Sanchez's cross tore through Sharif's defence again, Zalewski's cushion shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and Belotti followed up in time to score another goal with a header to give Roma an instant 2-0 lead.
Heading into the second half, Roma continued to attack onslaught. In the final moments of the game, Romelu Lukaku set up Pissili to open the scoring and the youngster's low shot extended Roma to make it 3-0, his first goal for the first team at Roma.
In the other match in the same group, the top team Slavia Prague beat Servette 4-0 to qualify directly for the top spot. Roma, on the other hand, finished second in their group and qualified for the Europa League last-16 play-offs.
After this campaign, Roma's young players once again proved their quality and potential. They showed excellent technical and co-ordination in the game, as well as a fighting spirit that is not afraid of strong opponents. In particular, the outstanding performances of Romelu Lukaku and Pisilili contributed to the victory of the Roma team.
Liverpool lost 2-1 at Saint-Gilloise and still qualified for the Europa League as group winners
At 1:45 a.m. Beijing time on December 15, the 6th round of Group E of the 2023-24 Europa League group stage ushered in a key battle. Liverpool played Saint-Gilloise away and lost 1-2. However, Liverpool still qualified for the Europa League as group winners.
In the first half, Liverpool struggled in attack and were seized by Saint-Gilloise to score. Amula opened the scoring for Saint-Gilloise with a one-on-one effort past Kelleher and an empty goal.
Liverpool then equalised from a corner, and Kuansa won the ball in the box and scored with a burst of feet to make it 1-1.
In the second half, Liverpool continued to strengthen their attack, but Saint-Gilloise's counter-attacking ability should not be underestimated. Puertas received a cross from his team-mate on the left and fired a low shot from inside the box past Kelleher to put Saint-Gilloise ahead again. Despite another goal from Puertas, Liverpool were unable to equalise after Amani's handball was blown first.
In the end, Liverpool lost 1-2 to Saint-Gilloise but still qualified for the Europa League as group winners. Although the result of this game was not satisfactory, Liverpool showed tenacity and teamwork in the game.
For Liverpool, this game is still acceptable despite losing on the bench. In the upcoming Premier League fixtures, they will need to continue to work hard to adjust their form and tactical arrangements in preparation for the next Premier League game against Manchester United. Looking forward to the Premier League double red meeting, I asked Ten Hag if he was afraid and whether it was a swan song [covering his face]