Apr 18, 2024, 08:00 ET
The German team achieved a two-goal victory at home and now Mexican Edson Álvarez’s team will need to come back if they aspire to qualify.
He West Ham of the Mexican Edson Alvarez will face the Bayer Leverkusen For the return of the Europa League Quarterfinals and with the support of their fans, the ‘Hammers’ will seek to overcome the overall score and qualify for the Semifinals.
In the match played at the BayArena last Thursday, West Ham, without El ‘Machín’ available due to an accumulation of cards, was very close to signing a perfect game because they spent more than 80 minutes without allowing a goal, but in the last moments of the match , Leverkusen Xabi Alonso scored two goals at home that forced the entire team Premier League to win the second leg by three goals to qualify directly for the next round.
The technical director of West Ham, David Moyespointed out that the Bayer It has positioned itself as one of the best teams in Europe this season, but believes it is possible to turn the series around.
West Ham and Leverkusen in action Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
“I still believe that we play against one of the best teams in Europe at the moment. We must respect them. We respect all the teams, but we believe in our ability and we will do what we can to beat them. We know that we have to do a good job with them if We can. It’s the same when you play against a big team: you have to find ways to get results,” he said at a press conference.
For its part, Alonsowho last weekend achieved the first title of Bundesliga for him Leverkusenpointed out in a conference that the team is excited to win the most important title in Germany, but clarified that they must remain focused to fight for the Europa League.
“We don’t talk much about the title in the locker room, but it was in our head that this year we could be champions. Now we have to enjoy the moment. It’s been a totally intense season so far and it’s not over yet. We can’t forget it. This is already behind us and we still have big goals this season,” he mentioned.
The match between the English and Germans is scheduled for this Thursday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. in Mexico City.