Overview

• West Ham held Bayer Leverkusen to a goalless draw for 83 minutes before conceding two late goals.
• The absence of key players like Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen due to injuries and suspensions significantly weakened West Ham.
• Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 42 matches and remain favorites to advance in the Europa League.
• West Ham's Michail Antonio provided a standout performance, but the team lacked sufficient backup to change the game's outcome.
• David Moyes faces a challenge in the second leg with a depleted squad and a need for a strong comeback.