West Ham face a huge test at the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal stage as they travel to Bayer Leverkusen in a first-leg clash on April 11.
David Moyes' side clinched the UEFA Europa Conference League title last season but this clash will be a real step up in quality for the Hammers.
Xabi Alonso is closing in on leading Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title, ahead of the dominant force of Bayern Munich, with the former Liverpool midfielder rejecting a summer return to Anfield.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham kick off time
This Europa League clash takes place at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany and kicks off on Thursday, April 11 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Thu, Apr. 11 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Thu, Apr. 11 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, Apr. 11 | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| India | Fri, Apr. 12 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Paramount+, ViX |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | TNT Sports 2 | discovery+ |
| India | SONY TEN 3 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
USA: This match is available to stream on Paramount+ (English) and ViX (Spanish).
Europa League matches are available to stream on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial.
Canada: Every Europa League game streams live on DAZN.
UK: Matches are broadcast on TNT Sports and streamed on their site and app platforms plus additional options via discovery+.
India: This match will be shown on Sony Ten 3 with streaming options on JioTV.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham lineups, team news
With six games remaining in the domestic league season, Alonso's Leverkusen have a huge 16-point title lead, and he can now fully focus on the Europa League.
Nathan Tella and Adam Hlozek are both absent for the hosts but top scorer Victor Boniface is back fit and could lead the attack.
Bayer Leverkusen predicted XI (3-4-3 right to left): Hradecky (GK) — Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie — Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo — Wirtz, Boniface, Hofmann.
Bayer Leverkusen subs (12): TBC
Moyes will start with Lukasz Fabianksi in goal as Alphonse Areola is still out injured. Winger Jarrod Bowen is struggling with a knock and may not be risked from the start.
West Ham predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Fabianski (GK) — Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson — Soucek, Ward-Prowse — Johnson, Paqueta, Kudus — Antonio.
West Ham subs (12): TBC
Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham prediction
Bayer Leverkusen are the hottest team in Europe right now, storming away in the Bundesliga title race, and they are unbeaten in all competitions since the start of the campaign.
West Ham will hope to still be in the tie for the second leg but it could be a long night for Moyes in Leverkusen.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 West Ham