The UEFA Europa League quarterfinals kick off this week, with a highly anticipated matchup between Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham United. This first-leg clash on April 11th at the BayArena promises an exciting encounter between two teams with contrasting fortunes in their domestic leagues.

Their Recent Performance

For Bayer Leverkusen, the week offers a chance to achieve historic feats. A win over Werder Bremen secures their first-ever Bundesliga title. With a commanding 16-point lead and Bayern Munich's recent loss, Xabi Alonso's team can shift focus towards the Europa League and the upcoming German Cup final. However, their European journey wasn't smooth sailing. Bayer nearly crashed out in the previous round, trailing Qarabag 0:2 before a dramatic comeback secured a 3:2 victory.

West Ham United, on the other hand, navigates a season of inconsistency under David Moyes. The Hammers are capable of impressive displays, defeating Manchester United 2:0, but equally vulnerable, as evidenced by their 0:6 drubbing by Arsenal. Despite this inconsistency, West Ham remains in the fight for European qualification, currently sitting in seventh place with a narrow one-point lead over Newcastle.

What Is Expected In This Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham Match

This Europa League encounter marks West Ham's second meeting with a German side this season. They faced Freiburg in the group stage, losing 1:0 in the first leg but crushing them 5:0 in the return fixture. Interestingly, Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham United will be a first-time matchup, adding a layer of intrigue to the clash.

With Bayer Leverkusen hungry for a historic treble and West Ham United determined to secure European football next season, the stage is set for a thrilling battle in the Europa League. Can Bayer extend their unbeaten streak or will West Ham pull off an upset victory? The first leg on April 11th promises to be an entertaining encounter for all football fans.

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