WATCH: Florian Wirtz scores stunner during UEFA Champions League debut

In Rotterdam, there was the first goal of the inaugural Thursday night in the history of the UEFA Champions League. The current German champions, Bayer Leverkusen, who finished second in the Europa League the previous season, have scored at Feyenoord on the road. After just five minutes, Florian Wirtz scored with a low shot from 20 yards out.

FLORIAN WIRTZ 🇩🇪(2003) OPENS THE SCORING WITH A GREAT FINISH!!!#UCL #ChampionsLeaguepic.twitter.com/dyGMzZvCrh

— Football Report (@FootballReprt) September 19, 2024

Florian Wirtz, who oversees Bayer Leverkusen's midfield play, has carried over his incredible run of play from the previous campaign. In just 4 games this season, he has already scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist. Along with a successful EURO campaign with 11 goals and 12 assists in 23/24, Bayern Leverkusen emerged as the German champions.

Who all are starting for Bayer Leverkusen in their game against Feyenoord?

The starting line ups for Feyenoord Rotterdam and Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the reigning German Bundesliga winners, have been announced for this evening's winners League match. Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso only made one alteration to the starting lineup from Saturday's league victory over Hoffenheim. In the right fullback position, Jeremie Frimpong replaced Nathan Tella from the beginning. 

Feyenoord playing XI vs Bayer Leverkusen:  Timon Wellenreuther, David Hancko, Thomas Beelen, Gernot Trauner, Jordan Lotomba, Quinten Timber, Ramiz Zerrouki, I.B. Hwang, Igor Paixao, Antoni Milambo, Santiago Gimenez

Bayer Leverkusen playing XI vs Feyenoord: Lukas Hradecky, Pierre Hincapie, Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Alejandro Grimaldo, Robert Andrich, Granit Xhaka, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Terrier, Victor Boniface.

Benfica cruising to victory against Crvena Zvezda

Against Crvena Zvezda, Benfica took the lead early. Crvena Zvezda was unable to handle a cross that came through from the right, but Kerem Akturkoglu arrived at the far post to push the ball across the goal line.

Benfica's advantage was extended by a stunning 25-yard free kick from Orkun Kokcu, which flew over the wall precisely and left Omri Glazer frozen to the spot. Benfica would be looking to score more goals and establish a big win in Belgrade.