Leverkusen’s 20 shots overwhelm Union Berlin in a 4-0 win

Bayer Leverkusen beat Union Berlin 4-0 at the BayArena on Saturday, September 5, with two goals in each half. The result delivered a dominant home display, although the supplied standings still list Leverkusen 14th on 0 points and Union 10th on 1 point after one game each.

How it happened

Leverkusen needed only one minute to lead, as Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo finished with an assist from Miguel Gutiérrez. Gutiérrez supplied the second assist too, setting up Facundo Medina in the 28th minute for a 2-0 half-time advantage. Patrik Schick extended the lead in the 48th minute from Jarell Quansah’s pass, before Ibrahim Maza completed the scoring in the 66th minute, assisted by Schick.

The numbers

Leverkusen controlled 64% of possession and completed 518 accurate passes to Union’s 260. Their attacking pressure was reflected in 20 total shots, including 15 from inside the box, while Union managed five shots and none on target. Leverkusen also won 11 corners to Union’s one and forced six saves from the Union goalkeeper.

Who decided it

Schick shaped the second half with a goal, an assist and a match rating of 8.8 in 67 minutes. Gutiérrez was the other central figure, providing two assists, three key passes and one tackle in 83 minutes for a rating of 8.7. Fernández and Maza also scored, each receiving a rating of 8.2.

Why it matters

The 4-0 scoreline gives Leverkusen a clear attacking statement after their listed recent loss, while Union followed a most recent draw with a heavy defeat. Bayern München remain the listed leaders on three points; the supplied table places Union two points behind Bayern and Leverkusen three points back.