Germany’s 'Invincibles' Bayer Leverkusen opened their Champions League campaign with a resounding 4-0 away win over Feyenoord on Thursday, after running riot in the first half.Florian Wirtz scored two,

Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen very nearly enjoyed the perfect season last season as they won the domestic double with the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. Their only defeat across all competitions came in the UEFA Europa League final against Atalanta as they were hammered by three goals to nil at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

In-form Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz enjoyed a dream Champions League debut Thursday, as two first-half goals powered the Bundesliga winners to a 4-0 humiliation of Dutch side Feyenoord.

Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts from the sideline during the pre-season friendly football match between Arsenal and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) Feyenoord welcome Bayer Leverkusen in their UEFA Champions League opening match on Thursday.

Florian Wirtz was one of the men of the moment for Bayer Leverkusen last season and he’s continuing to deliver.Fresh from helping claim a first-ever Bundesliga title with 18 goals, the playmaker

Real Madrid have been tipped to change the position of Florian Wirtz should they sign him from Bayer Leverkusen next summer.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Barcelona at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco, Monaco,