Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt and Dutch side AZ Alkmaar became the first teams to secure victories in the revamped Europa League, with Jens Petter Hauge’s brace leading Bodø/Glimt to a 3-2 win over Porto, while Troy Parrott’s penalty secured Alkmaar’s 3-2 victory over Elfsborg. The new format sees 36 teams compete in a league system, replacing the traditional group stage.