Bayer Leverkusen beat 1. FC Union Berlin 4-0

The Bundesliga clash took place on 5 September 2026 at the BayArena in Leverkusen, with Bayer Leverkusen hosting 1. FC Union Berlin in front of a home crowd eager for a strong start to the season.

How it unfolded

The match opened explosively. Just one minute in, Ezequiel Fernández capitalised on a low-cross from Miguel Gutiérrez, slotting a left-footed finish from very close range into the bottom left corner to put Leverkusen ahead.

Four minutes later Union Berlin’s Felix Uduokhai was cautioned for a bad foul, receiving the first yellow card of the game.

Leverkusen’s pressure continued to build, and on the 28th minute Facundo Medina rose to meet another Miguel Gutiérrez delivery – a cross following a corner – and headed the ball from very close range into the high centre of the net, extending the lead to 2-0.

Just before the break, Union Berlin’s Zeno Van Den Bosch was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 47th minute, the second booking of the evening.

The very next minute, Patrik Schick restored Leverkusen’s attacking momentum. Jarell Quansah supplied a precise cross, and Schick struck with his left foot from the centre of the box, sending the ball to the centre of the goal to make it 3-0.

The second half saw Miguel Gutiérrez booked in the 61st minute, his first caution of the match.

Six minutes later, Ibrahim Maza added the fourth goal. From outside the box he unleashed a right-footed shot that found the top right corner, assisted by Patrik Schick, sealing a comprehensive win.

Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza was booked in the 88th minute, receiving a yellow card as the match drew to a close.

Standout performers

Ezequiel Fernández opened the scoring and set the tone for the home side. Miguel Gutiérrez proved decisive in the build-up, providing the assists for both Fernández and Medina and later earning a booking. Facundo Medina contributed a well-timed header from a corner. Patrik Schick not only scored the third goal but also supplied the assist for Ibrahim Maza’s strike, highlighting his dual threat. Jarell Quansah’s cross led directly to Schick’s goal, and Ibrahim Maza capped the night with a long-range finish.

Match facts

  • Final score: Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 1. FC Union Berlin
  • Scorers:
    • 1' Ezequiel Fernández (assist Miguel Gutiérrez)
    • 28' Facundo Medina (assist Miguel Gutiérrez)
    • 48' Patrik Schick (assist Jarell Quansah)
    • 66' Ibrahim Maza (assist Patrik Schick)
  • Bookings:
    • 4' Felix Uduokhai (Union Berlin) – bad foul
    • 47' Zeno Van Den Bosch (Union Berlin) – bad foul
    • 61' Miguel Gutiérrez (Bayer Leverkusen)
    • 88' Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen

What it means

The result gives Bayer Leverkusen a commanding four-goal victory, demonstrating attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. Union Berlin leaves the match without a goal, highlighting the challenge they faced in breaking down Leverkusen’s defence on the day.