Bundesliga Gameweek 2
Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 FT Union Berlin
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo (Miguel Gutiérrez)
28' Facundo Medina (Miguel Gutiérrez)
HT
48' Patrik Schick (Jarell Quansah)
61' Miguel Gutiérrez
↓ Michel Aebischer ↑Woo-Yeong Jeong 63'
↓ Emmanuel Latte Lath ↑Tim Skarke 63'
↓ Aljoscha Kemlein ↑Janik Haberer 63'
66' Ibrahim Maza (Patrik Schick)
67' ↓ Malik Tillman ↑Moussa Diaby
67' ↓ Patrik Schick ↑Christian Kofane
71' ↓ Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo ↑Robert Andrich
71' ↓ Facundo Medina ↑Loic Bade
↓ Josip Juranović ↑Christopher Trimmel 74'
↓ Livan Burcu ↑András Schäfer 79'
83' ↓ Miguel Gutiérrez ↑Lucas Vázquez
88' Ibrahim Maza
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
M. Flekken 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
J. Quansah 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
F. Medina 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
E. Tapsoba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gutiérrez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
E. Fernández
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Aleix García
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
89%
Pass Acc
I. Maza
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
M. Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Afonso Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
P. Schick 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.8
Rating
BENCH
J. Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Badé 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Lucas Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Boniface
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Diaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
F. Rønnow 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
J. Juranović 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Uduokhai
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Z. Van Den Bosch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Rothe
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
A. Kemlein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
M. Aebischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Livan Burcu
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
R. Khedira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
M. Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Latte Lath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
M. Raab
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Trimmel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Querfeld
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Köhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Skarke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Skov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Schäfer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Woo-Yeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Union Berlin | 1 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 10/04/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 04/12/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 11/30/2024 | Union Berlin | 1 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 04/06/2024 | Union Berlin | 0 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 11/12/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 04/29/2023 | Union Berlin | 0 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 11/06/2022 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 01/08/2022 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 08/14/2021 | Union Berlin | 1 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
02/21/2026
10/04/2025
04/12/2025
11/30/2024
04/06/2024
11/12/2023
04/29/2023
11/06/2022
01/08/2022
08/14/2021
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Union Berlin Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +2
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Leverkusen's Relentless Siege Dismantles Union Berlin
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. Our take: A ruthless display of attacking superiority that leaves Leverkusen's early-season doubters with absolutely nothing to say.
Early Onslaught
The BayArena was rocking before fans even settled into their seats. Barely a minute had elapsed when Ezequiel Fernández struck a devastating early blow, latching onto a pass from Miguel Gutiérrez to open the scoring. The Intensity from the hosts was staggering right from the kickoff. Leverkusen dominated possession with 64 percent of the ball, dictating the tempo and completely suffocating Union Berlin's midfield. The visitors were instantly pinned back, struggling to string passes together as Bayer launched wave after wave of coordinated attacks.
The Attacking Siege
Any hopes of a comeback were ruthlessly squashed before halftime, entirely removing the Upset Factor. The Balance of power rested solely with the home side, highlighted by a staggering 20-5 shot advantage that turned the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery. In the 28th minute, Gutiérrez played the role of creator once again, this time setting up Facundo Medina to double the lead. Union Berlin simply could not cope with the relentless pressure—facing 11 corners over the match—forcing their overworked goalkeeper into six crucial saves just to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable.
Routine Demolition
The Stakes evaporated completely just after the restart. In the 48th minute, Patrik Schick finished off a slick move orchestrated by Jarell Quansah, effectively ending the contest. Schick then turned provider in the 66th minute, teeing up Ibrahim Maza to cap off a flawless 4-0 demolition. Leverkusen secure their first win of the campaign in spectacular fashion, silencing the whispers following their Matchday 1 defeat. Meanwhile, Union Berlin trudge home after failing to register a single shot on target, needing a massive tactical rethink.
Key Questions
What made P. Schick the Man of the Match?
A clinical performance featuring a goal and an assist, leading the line perfectly and constantly threatening Union Berlin's overwhelmed defensive block.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Stuttering Start Meets Capital Resilience
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. An underwhelming early-season clash that feels more about damage limitation than setting the league alight.
The Setup
On September 05, 2026, it is only matchday two, but the pressure is already creeping into the BayArena. Bayer Leverkusen's opening day defeat leaves them chasing shadows, reflecting a miserable Form metric. Union Berlin arrive with a point on the board, but this 16th versus 6th encounter suffers from a desperately low Stakes rating. The Balance suggests a tighter affair than the odds imply, while a modest Stars score highlights the lack of elite individual magic expected. Expect a pragmatic approach from both sides rather than a classic.
Key Battle
P. Schick vs L. Querfeld. Schick provides the focal point for Leverkusen's attack, having already opened his account this season. He faces a stern physical test against Querfeld, who notched both a goal and an assist in his impressive opening fixture for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Leverkusen are heavy favourites, but their defensive frailties are glaring after conceding three goals last time out. Expect Union to sit deep, absorb pressure, and strike on the counter. Our verdict leans towards a frustrating 1-1 draw, with the away side snatching a point through a set-piece.