After winning the championship in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen faces Europa League duty against West Ham. The live ticker for the quarter-final second leg.
Europa League quarter-finals: West Ham United vs. Bayer Leverkusen, Thursday, 9 p.m
After the championship has been determined: Bayer is focusing on the Europa League
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Leverkusen – After the celebrations for the first German championship in the club's history, Bayer Leverkusen continues with the Europa League. After the 2-0 win in the quarter-final first leg, head coach Xabi Alonso's team wants to show at West Ham United that they are among the favorites for the title internationally.
West Ham United against Bayer Leverkusen: Werkself back to London with a 2-0 first leg win
The Werkself have a lot of respect for their opponents and especially for the atmosphere in the stadium. “When you come to England you know what to expect: an electric atmosphere, with fans and team who will give everything against you,” said Alonso at the pre-match press conference in London.
No more thought is being given to the championship title for now, as Bayer Leverkusen still has other goals for this season. “We knew that we could win the Bundesliga title on Sunday and we really wanted to do it – and of course enjoy it. There will be enough time after the season to reflect on everything, now it's Europa League time: We're having a good season and we can make it much better," Alonso continued.
Midfield strategist Granit We all talked enough about last Sunday, we deservedly became champions, but there wasn't too much to celebrate because we still want to achieve something. We are fit and want to play a good game.”
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The former Arsenal FC player knows West Ham United well and also the atmosphere in the stadium with the enthusiastic fans. “I have already had my experiences as a player here in this stadium. There will be 60,000 people there and pushing the home team forward with all their might. We have the self-confidence to survive here and make it to the semi-finals,” says the Swiss confidently.
Should Bayer Leverkusen make it to the semi-finals of the Europa League, they will face the winner of the quarter-final duel AC Milan against AS Roma. (
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