West Ham 'must react' after 'tough' loss to Leeds - Nuno

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said his side must react quickly after Leeds knocked them out of the FA Cup on penalties in a tough afternoon for the club.

Leeds won 4-2 in the shootout after the quarter-final finished 2-2, sending them into the semi-finals for the first time in 39 years. The match was played on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The result leaves West Ham with little time to recover, with a crucial Premier League game against Wolves coming next. According to the BBC seed for the story, Nuno described the defeat as sad and said the team had to respond immediately.

The loss adds to the pressure on a West Ham side that has struggled for consistency this season. Leeds, meanwhile, kept their cup run alive after a dramatic tie that went all the way to penalties.

The FA confirmed that Leeds reached the last four after beating West Ham in the shootout, while West Ham's immediate focus now shifts back to their league fight.

Nuno's message was straightforward: the disappointment has to be put aside quickly, and the players need to show a reaction in the next match.