Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham live stream, TV channel and Europa League quarter-final lineups

West Ham face a big test in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League when they face Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg on April 11.

David Moyes' side secured the UEFA Europa Conference League title last season, but this clash will mark 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 return to Anfield in the summer.

The Sporting News takes a look at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham Kick-off time

This Europa League duel will take place at the BayArena in Leverkusen and starts on Thursday, April 11th at 9:00 p.m. local time.

This is how this period is reflected in some of the most important areas:

Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham Live stream, TV channel

Here's how you can watch this Champions League game in select areas of the world's major regions:

UNITED STATES: This game is available to stream on Paramount+ (English) and ViX (Spanish).

Europa League games can be streamed on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial.

Canada: Every Europa League game will be broadcast live on DAZN.

UNITED KINGDOM: The games will be broadcast on TNT Sports and streamed on their website and app platforms, as well as on Discovery+ with additional options.

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 massive 16-point lead over the title and can now fully concentrate on the Europa League.

Nathan Tella And Adam Hlozek Both are missing from the hosts, but are top scorers Victor Boniface is fit again and could lead the attack.

Bayer Leverkusen predicted the starting lineup (3-4-3 from right to left): Hradecky (TW) – Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie – Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo – Wirtz, Boniface, Hofmann.

Bayer Leverkusen substitutes (12): TBC

Moyes will start with Lukasz Fabianksi in goal as Alphonse Areola is still injured. Winger Jarrod Bowen has to contend with a blow and cannot 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 substitute (12): TBC

Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham forecast

Bayer Leverkusen is currently the hottest team in Europe, storming away in the Bundesliga title race and unbeaten in all competitions since the start of the season.

West Ham will hope to still be in contention for the second leg, but it could be a long night for Moyes at Leverkusen.

Forecast: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 West Ham