West Ham were breached by two late goals as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Bayer Leverkusen.
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen's clinched a 1-0 win over Union Berlin, extending their unbeaten streak to an impressive 41 games in all competitions.
Bayern Munich took a calculated risk when they loaned Josip Stanisic to Bayer Leverkusen last summer, a move that raised eyebrows among football pundits.
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface marked his long-awaited comeback for Bayer Leverkusen after a lengthy absence due to injury.
Bayer Leverkusen are edging closer to clinch both the league and cup titles after a commanding 4-0 victory over Fortuna Duesseldorf in the German Cup semifinals.
Jeremie Frimpong's performance in defence on Saturday not only showcased Bayer Leverkusen's prowess but also captured the attention of Bayern Munich's scouting team.