West Ham’s Europa League Journey Against Bayer Leverkusen
West Ham faced Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League, determined to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg. Despite an early goal by Michail Antonio, their dreams were dashed by a late equalizer from Jeremie Frimpong, resulting in a 1-1 draw on the night and a 3-1 aggregate loss.
The Challenge Ahead
David Moyes’ side faced an uphill battle against the formidable Bayer Leverkusen, who were celebrating their first Bundesliga crown. The odds were stacked against West Ham, but they aimed for a strong start to the match.
The Thrilling Match
Antonio’s header in the 14th minute gave West Ham hope as the home crowd rallied behind their team. Despite further attempts by Kudus and Bowen, Leverkusen fought back, with Frimpong eventually sealing the victory for the German side.
Tempers flared on the pitch, with both teams making strategic substitutions to gain the upper hand. In the end, Leverkusen emerged victorious, ending West Ham’s European adventure.
