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Bayer Leverkusen:  Bayer Leverkusen showed no mercy against Swedish outfit Hacken, clinching a 4-0 victory at home during the Europa League group stage opener.

The Werkself began the match impressively, with Victor Boniface's through ball into the box allowing Florian Wirtz to break the deadlock just ten minutes in, chipping the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper Peter Abrahamsson into the top left corner, reports Xinhua.

Leverkusen's momentum continued, and they doubled their lead only six minutes later. Amine Adli volleyed the ball past Abrahamsson after a pinpoint cross from Granit Xhaka into the penalty area.