LEVERKUSEN–WEST HAM UNITED 2–0
For a long time, West Ham United nursed the hope that they would not lose at Leverkusen’s recently dreaded home, but in the final game the persistent and overwhelming home advantage (the ratio of shots on goal/heading attempts was 32:1): the substitute a few minutes earlier Jonas Hofmann after the corner, he hit the ball between his legs and into the net in the 83rd minute (VIDEO HERE!).
Entering the field at the same time as Hofmann Victor Boniface he doubled the advantage with a header in the final game (VIDEO HERE!)so not only did the latest winning streak (7) survive – and the undefeated streak since the beginning of the season was extended – but Bayer’s chances of advancing have also increased considerably.
BENFICA–MARSEILLE 2–1
Benfica at the end of an attack running on the right, Rafa gained the advantage with his close shot (VIDEO HERE!)then at the beginning of the second half Angel di Maria – who, as a Parisian legionnaire, made fun of Marseille more than once – after a great gallop, also increased the advantage with a close shot. (VIDEO HERE!).
OM’s goalscorer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang however, he cruelly took advantage of a defensive faltering in Lisbon (VIDEO HERE!). so even though Marseille lost their fifth match in a row, they still have a realistic chance to advance.
EUROPEAN LEAGUE
QUARTER-FINALS, 1. MATCHES
Bayer Leverkusen (German) – West Ham United (English) 2-0 (J. Hoffman 83., Boniface 90+1.)
Benfica (Portugal)-Olympique Marseille (France) 2-1 (Rafa 16., Di María 52., ill. Aubameyang 67.)
More results
Milan (Italian)–Roma (Italian) 0–1 – details here!
Liverpool (English)–Atalanta (Italian) 0–3 – details here!
The return matches will be played a week later, on April 18.
