In their Champions League opener, Feyenoord faced a heavy 4-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, with German sensation Florian Wirtz scoring two goals within the first 35 minutes of the match. Wirtz's brace marked a historic debut, making him the first German player to score twice in his Champions League debut. Despite Feyenoord's efforts, including a disallowed goal, they struggled to challenge Leverkusen, who capitalized on defensive errors and strong offensive play. The defeat is a setback for Feyenoord, who will need to regroup ahead of upcoming league matches. Leverkusen's emphatic start follows their successful previous season, where they clinched the Bundesliga title and German Cup, setting a confident tone for their current campaign. With a new format in the Champions League, teams will face a more competitive league table to qualify for the knockout stages.