West Ham’s journey in Europe has come to an end despite a strong effort. The team fell short in the final third over the two legs of the match against Leverkusen, who were on a 44-match unbeaten run. Manager David Moyes remained optimistic, believing that the Hammers could puncture Leverkusen’s invincible season.

During the match, tensions rose, leading to clashes between coaching staff and a heated encounter on the pitch. The Hammers grew frustrated with several referee decisions favoring Leverkusen. Despite their efforts, West Ham ultimately could not overturn the deficit and were eliminated from the competition.