Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats West Ham 2-0 in Europa League Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
2–0
FT
West Ham
West Ham
Apr 11, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen showcased their dominance to defeat West Ham United in the UEFA Europa League, sealing a convincing 2-0 win at home. The match saw Leverkusen take control with goals from J. Hofmann and V. Boniface, while West Ham struggled against the relentless pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 West Ham United
  • • Goals by J. Hofmann (83') and V. Boniface (91'+)
  • • West Ham's Lucas Paqueta and Emerson Palmieri received yellow cards in the first half
  • • Bayer Leverkusen made multiple substitutions to maintain their attacking momentum

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 17 M. Kovář (G)
  • 2 J. Stanišić (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
  • 10 F. Wirtz (F)
  • 21 A. Adli (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 P. Hincapié
  • 19 N. Tella
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 22 V. Boniface
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 8 R. Andrich
  • 9 Borja Iglesias
  • 1 L. Hrádecký
  • 32 G. Puerta
  • 13 Arthur
  • 6 O. Kossounou

West Ham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ł. Fabiański (G)
  • 15 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 4 K. Zouma (D)
  • 3 A. Cresswell (D)
  • 5 V. Coufal (M)
  • 28 T. Souček (M)
  • 7 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 33 Emerson (M)
  • 14 M. Kudus (F)
  • 10 Lucas Paquetá (F)
  • 9 M. Antonio (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 N. Aguerd
  • 2 B. Johnson
  • 55 J. Knightbridge
  • 45 D. Mubama
  • 18 D. Ings
  • 42 K. Casey
  • 49 J. Anang
  • 17 M. Cornet
  • 40 G. Earthy
  • 21 A. Ogbonna
  • 61 L. Orford

Timeline

  1. West Ham
    21' West Ham Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Paquetá

    Foul

  2. West Ham
    56' West Ham Card · Yellow Card
    Emerson Palmieri

    Foul

  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Stanisic · On: P. Hincapie
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    67' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: N. Tella
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Adli · On: J. Hofmann
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Schick · On: V. Boniface
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann
  8. West Ham
    86' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Konstantinos Mavropanos · On: Nayef Aguerd
  9. West Ham
    86' West Ham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kudus · On: Ben Johnson
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+1 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Boniface · Assist: J. Hofmann

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen West Ham
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 91% 73%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 33 1
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 743 279
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 13 1
xG 2.41 0.20
Shots off Target 12 0
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 674 204
Shots Inside Box 20 1
Saves 1 9
Shots Outside Box 13 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lucas Paqueta's early yellow card (21') weakened West Ham’s midfield, leading to reduced offensive opportunities.
  • ▸ J. Hofmann's goal in the 83rd minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum decisively towards Bayer Leverkusen.
  • ▸ V. Boniface's late strike in injury time (90'+) sealed the victory for Leverkusen.