Victor Boniface didn’t have to score to make a big impression for Bayer Leverkusen on its return to the Champions League on Thursday. With an exquisite piece of footwork in the build-up to the second goal in a 4-0 win at Feyenoord,

Bayer Leverkusen get their UEFA Champions League campaign underway against Feyenoord on Thursday and come into this year's new-look edition as German titleholders. Xabi Alonso's side dislodged Bayern Munchen from the summit and will open their quest against last year's Eredivisie runners-up at De Kuip in one of the early kick-offs.

Feyenoord face Bayer Leverkusen for the first time since 1987 on Matchday 1 of the all-new Champions League league phase.These pair last faced off during Leverkusen's UEFA Cup success of 1987/88,

Leverkusen’s win and Benfica’s 2-1 victory at Red Star Belgrade were the two early kickoffs on the third evening of the new Champions League format which replaces the traditional group stage. Now, 36 teams each play eight different opponents through January and are ranked in a single league table to decide which teams advance to the knockout phase.

Bayer Leverkusen return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2022/23 season when they face Feyenoord at De Kuip this evening.Xabi Alonso’s side come into this game following a