Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. 1. FC Union Berlin (06.11.2022)

The Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin on November 6th, 2022, was a spectacular showcase of intensity and skill, with Leverkusen emerging victorious. The game saw its first booking when Nadiem Amiri of Leverkusen received a yellow card in the 19th minute, signaling the start of what would be a heated contest.

Union Berlin also felt the referee's cautionary actions with Rani Khedira (24'), Jordan Siebatcheu (26'), and Morten Thorsby (41') all picking up yellow cards in the first half. Despite the aggressive play and warnings from the referee, the first half ended without any goals.

As the second half commenced, Leverkusen showed renewed vigor. R. Andrich found the back of the net immediately after the break, scoring in the 46th minute to give Leverkusen the lead. The home side's confidence grew, and they began to dominate the game.

In a stunning show of force, Moussa Diaby scored consecutive goals in the 56th and 58th minutes, demonstrating his prowess and extending Leverkusen's lead to 3-0. Union Berlin, realizing the need for a change, made triple substitutions in the 59th minute, with S. Becker, J. Siebatcheu, and M. Thorsby making way for fresh legs.

However, substitutes could not stop Leverkusen's momentum. A. Hložek added another goal to the tally in the 68th minute, just moments before he was substituted along with teammate E. Tapsoba as part of a strategic maneuver by Leverkusen's coach. Union Berlin continued to shuffle their lineup with R. Khedira and J. Haberer being substituted in the 69th and 75th minutes, respectively.

Mitchel Bakker piled on more misery for Union Berlin with a goal in the 76th minute, further stretching Leverkusen’s lead. Shortly after, Leverkusen used their final two substitutions to bring on A. Hložek and J. Frimpong in the 77th minute, looking to secure their advantage and see out the game.

Diogo Leite of Union Berlin was the last player to receive a booking with a yellow card in the 85th minute, but by then, the result was beyond doubt. Bayer Leverkusen walked away with an emphatic victory, underlining their dominance with a barrage of goals and a display of relentless attacking football that overpowered Union Berlin from start to finish.

Lineup Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Lineup 1. FC Union Berlin

Substitutes Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Substitutes 1. FC Union Berlin

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

The nickname of the club is Die Werkself. The club colours are red and black. Home matches are played at the BayArena stadium, which holds 30,210 spectators per league, while a capacity of 29,412 seats is used for international matches. The club has been based here since 1958.

1. FC Union Berlin

Their nickname is Die Eisernen and their club colours are red and white. The official club song is "Eisern Union" by German punk singer Nina Hagen. They play their home games at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, which has a capacity of 22,012 spectators for football matches. It was opened in 1920 and is also used for concerts.

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