Aderemi Qoyum

Bayer Leverkusen continued their strong start to the Bundesliga campaign with a composed, highly efficient 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig at a packed BayArena. Carles Martínez’s side weathered early pressure from the visitors before striking at crucial junctures on either side of the interval. Patrik Schick opened the scoring by converting a delicate volley from Miguel Gutiérrez’s cross on the stroke of half-time.

Italian debutants Como 1907 announced themselves on Europe’s grandest stage in unforgettable fashion, crushing RB Leipzig 4-1 at a packed and ecstatic Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Cesc Fàbregas’ side delivered a masterclass in quick combinations, direct transitions and structural dominance, racing into a two-goal first-half lead through Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas. Assane Diao added a third shortly after the break before Andrija Maksimović pulled one back for the visitors.

AFC Bournemouth kicked off their inaugural UEFA Europa League campaign in memorable fashion, earning a tough 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad at a roaring Reale Arena. Marco Rose’s side raced into an early two-goal lead inside twenty minutes thanks to sharp finishing from Justin Kluivert and Rayan.