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Leverkusen and Union Berlin Draw in Bundesliga Thriller
4 Oct
Summary
- Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin played a 1-1 draw
- Ernest Poku scored the match-winner for Leverkusen
- Andras Schäfer and Woo-Yeong Jeong started for Union Berlin
On October 4th, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen and 1.FC Union Berlin faced off in a highly anticipated Bundesliga clash. Coming off a 1-1 draw with PSV Eindhoven in midweek European action, Leverkusen were looking to bounce back in the domestic league.
The home side took the lead in the second half through a goal from Ernest Poku, who had also scored the winner in Leverkusen's previous match. However, Union Berlin fought back and equalized late in the game through a strike from midfielder Andras Schäfer. The visitors also handed a start to Woo-Yeong Jeong, who replaced Ilyas Ansah in their lineup.
Despite the late drama, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing the points. The result leaves Leverkusen and Union Berlin in the middle of the Bundesliga table as they continue their pursuit of a top-half finish this season.