West Ham United vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Europa League Clash Preview
Rivals Collide in Continental Competition
West Ham United will host Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, in the Europa League round of 16. The Hammers booked their place in the knockout stages after finishing second in Group B, while Leverkusen topped Group E.
This highly anticipated matchup pits two well-matched teams with impressive records in this season's Europa League. West Ham United has won four of their six group stage matches, while Leverkusen has won five. Both sides have also shown resilience in the competition, with West Ham drawing one and Leverkusen drawing one.
The Hammers will be looking to continue their fine form at home, where they have won all three of their Europa League games this season. Leverkusen, however, has a strong away record, having won two and drawn one of their three road matches in the competition.
Key players to watch in this match include West Ham's Michail Antonio, who has scored four goals in the Europa League this season, and Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby, who has contributed with three goals and two assists.
With both teams evenly matched and in good form, this Europa League clash is set to be a close and entertaining affair. The winner will advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face either AS Roma or FC Salzburg.
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