UCL: Easy night in Rotterdam for Leverkusen
Feyenoord 0 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen
Florian Wirtz shone on his Champions League debut, netting twice as Bayer Leverkusen secured a comfortable win over Feyenoord.
The German champions took an early lead five minutes in, with Wirtz calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner from 20 yards out.
Xabi Alonso’s adventurous wing-backs linked up beautifully for the second goal, as Jeremie Frimpong delivered a cross that found Alex Grimaldo, who finished easily and without much pressure from the home side's defence.
Frimpong, a former Celtic player, then set up 21-year-old German international Wirtz for his second goal, a well-executed volley.
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Leverkusen had effectively wrapped up the match before half-time when Edmond Tapsoba's header was deflected into the net by Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther.
Despite having fewer attempts on goal than their opponents, the Bundesliga side displayed ruthless efficiency.
For Feyenoord, it marked their first defeat since Danish manager Brian Priske took over in the summer, following Arne Slot’s move to Liverpool.
Some of the best reaction to an action packed night in Rotterdam
This was the view of GMCR Football. They were clearly impressed by Leverkusen's performance. Were you?
A strange night in Rotterdam yesterday.
— GMCR Football (@GMCRFootball158) September 20, 2024
Leverkusen are starting to look like they have the squad to compete on multiple fronts this season.
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William, a Liverpool fan, watched the match as a neutral. He said: "Fantastic performance by Alonos's side. I always enjoy watching them. I think they will have a great run in this season's competition. Could they even win it?"
