FC Porto faced a surprising 3-2 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in their Europa League opener, despite taking an early lead through Samu. The Norwegian champions equalized with a goal from Kasper Høgh and then pulled ahead with two goals from Jens Petter Hauge, even after being reduced to ten men due to Isak Määttä's red card. Porto managed to score a late goal through Deniz Gül but could not secure a comeback. This loss ended the Portuguese clubs' 14-match unbeaten run in European competitions this season. The match showcased Bodø/Glimt's resilience and tactical prowess, particularly under pressure. The revamped Europa League format has introduced a league system with 36 teams, replacing the old group stage, marking a significant shift in European football.