Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was pleased with their 2-0 win at Europa League opponents Roma.

Bayer won the first-leg of their semifinal 2-0 on Thursday.

"We fought hard with strength and discipline, but there is a lot of work still to be done," said Xabi.

“We played well on the counter-attack, and although we perhaps didn't make the most of all the chances we had to score a third goal, we are still satisfied. I hope that we can celebrate along with our fans in the second leg.

“That means there's always a second chance, he will have good memories of this evening.

“It was a focused performance with intelligence and maturity. Roma had their chances, then the opening goal gave us more confidence, we did the right thing on and off the ball.

“We felt stable in the second half and barely allowed Roma very much, knowing that if we remained solid and disciplined at the back, we could always create our chances."