Rotterdam, Netherlands – Victor Boniface made a significant impact for Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League return, despite not scoring in the match against Feyenoord. His impressive piece of skill in the build-up to the second goal garnered praise from teammates and fans on social media. Boniface showcased his talent with clever footwork, feigning a shot with his right foot before deftly passing with his left to Jeremie Frimpong, who then assisted Alex Grimaldo for the team’s second goal.

Florian Wirtz, a forward for Leverkusen, lauded Boniface’s move as his signature play and considered him one of the best in the soccer world at executing it. Leverkusen’s coach Xabi Alonso even coined the term “Boni-trick” to describe the skill. The team acknowledges the risk involved in such moves, with Alonso emphasizing the balance between brilliance and simplicity in their gameplay.

Wirtz contributed significantly to Leverkusen’s victory by scoring the first and third goals of the match. Last season, Leverkusen made waves in European soccer by securing the league-and-cup double in Germany while also reaching the Europa League final, though they were defeated by Atalanta. This match marked Wirtz’s debut in the Champions League, and he expressed his delight at seizing the two goal-scoring opportunities that came his way.

On the whole, Leverkusen players were thrilled to be back in the Champions League arena, demonstrating their readiness to compete at the highest level in European football.