4-0 scoreline reflects Leverkusen’s complete control against Union Berlin

Bayer Leverkusen defeated Union Berlin 4-0 at the BayArena on Saturday, September 5, securing a commanding Bundesliga victory. Leverkusen led 2-0 at half-time and extended their advantage twice after the break, leaving Union without a shot on target.

Early goals set the tone

Leverkusen needed only one minute to take control. Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo opened the scoring after an assist from Miguel Gutiérrez, giving the hosts an immediate reward for their aggressive start. Union’s early difficulties were reflected by Felix Uduokhai’s yellow card in the fourth minute.

The home side continued to create the clearer chances and doubled their lead in the 28th minute. Gutiérrez supplied another assist, this time for Facundo Medina, whose goal left Union facing a two-goal deficit before the interval. Union made three substitutions in the 63rd minute, bringing on Tim Skarke, Woo-Yeong Jeong and Janik Haberer, but the changes did not alter the direction of the match.

Leverkusen add two more

The second half began with another disciplinary moment as Zeno Van Den Bosch was booked in the 47th minute. One minute later, Leverkusen struck again: Patrik Schick converted from Jarell Quansah’s assist to make it 3-0. Schick was later replaced by Christian Kofane in the 67th minute after producing a goal and an assist in a highly effective 67-minute performance.

Ibrahim Maza completed the scoring in the 66th minute, with Schick providing the assist. Maza played the full 90 minutes and was booked in the 88th minute, while Leverkusen’s Miguel Gutiérrez also received a yellow card in the 61st minute. There were no red cards.

Statistics underline home dominance

The scoreline accurately reflected Leverkusen’s control. They had 64% possession, completed 518 accurate passes compared with Union’s 260, and registered 20 total shots to five. Leverkusen also led 15-2 in shots inside the box and 10-0 in shots on goal. Union goalkeeper made six saves, while Leverkusen’s goalkeeper was not required to make one.

Leverkusen further dominated the set-piece count, winning 11 corners to Union’s one. The hosts’ 575 total passes contrasted with Union’s 322, while the foul count remained relatively close at 11-12.

Result changes the teams’ records

Miguel Gutiérrez was the standout performer with a rating of 8.7, recording two assists and three key passes. The result gives Leverkusen their first points after entering the match ranked 14th with a record of one defeat, while Union’s previous draw was followed by their first loss of the campaign after they began ranked 10th with one point.