Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Xhaka happy with win at Roma: The final is closer

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka was delighted with their win at Roma.

Bayer won the first-leg of their Europa League semifinal 2-0 last night.

Xhaka told RAI: "We knew it would be difficult, but we played a great game and it's a shame we didn't score more goals.

"We have taken an important step, but we know Roma's strength and we will have to be careful.

"The final is closer, but we know it's not over."