Bayer Leverkusen remain unbeaten this season as Bundesliga Champions keep treble hope alive.
West Ham’s Europa League journey came to an end as Jeremie Frimpong’s late goal denied them a win against new German champions Bayer Leverkusen, maintaining Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak this season.
Michail Antonio’s header in the 13th minute gave West Ham hope, trying to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg. Despite dominating early on, they couldn’t breach Leverkusen’s defense again.
Frimpong’s equalizer in the 89th minute, aided by a deflection off Aaron Cresswell, preserved Leverkusen’s unbeaten record and set up a semi-final clash with Roma.
West Ham, although receiving applause from fans, faced challenges with fatigue and lack of creativity. Their future in European competitions depends on improving their Premier League form and resolving David Moyes’ contract uncertainty.
While West Ham showed promise initially, including a standout performance from Bowen, Leverkusen’s resilience and Frimpong’s late strike sealed their fate.
Leverkusen, seeking revenge after last season’s semi-final loss to Roma, promises an intriguing semi-final against the Italian side under new manager Daniele de Rossi.
