Highlights
T. Gerach
0:24
Watch: Granit Xhaka on Leverkusen's hunger
90'
+ 4
Full-time: Leverkusen 4-0 Union
Leverkusen register a comprehensive victory as they return to the top of the Bundesliga table! It was comfortable throughout for Die Werkself, who found the back of the net on four occasions via Alejandro Grimaldo, Odilon Kossounou, Jonathan Tah and Nathan Tella. Union, meanwhile, drop to the bottom of the table after losing nine consecutive Bundesliga games in a row.
Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
Tah strikes
© IMAGO/pepphoto / Horst Mauelshagen
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
85'
Adli attempt
This one isn't going in then, though, as Rønnow comfortably holds the low shot.
84'
Four to the good!
It gets better and better for Leverkusen! A quick counterattack find its way to Tella, who recently received his maiden Nigeria call-up, and he fires home for his first Bundesliga strike.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
80'
10 minutes to go
Unless something truly unexpected happens, Leverkusen will make it 10 wins from 11 in the Bundesliga this season.
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
75'
One-way traffic
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
2.36
0.07
0
Goals
74'
Tah makes it three!
Another centre-back gets on the scoresheet for Leverkusen, as Tah finishes Grimaldo's corner with aplomb - the earlier goalscorer now has an assist to his name too.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Kossounou off the mark
© IMAGO/Jan Huebner
64'
Clinical Leverkusen
The hosts have now scored at least two goals in all 11 Bundesliga games so far this season. They are only the second team to manage that in one term - along with this campaign's Bayern Munich!
64'
Substitution
59'
Another chance!
Frimpong is next to go close, but Rønnow is on hand to stop his close-range tap trickling home.
57'
Leverkusen two to the good!
Alonso will be feeling more comfortable now! Hofmann's corner is met by Kossounou, who heads it into the bottom corner. It's looking good for Die Werkself right now!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
55'
Laïdouni tried his luck
The Tunisian's effort is easily gathered by Hrádecký.
Becker quiet so far
© IMAGO/pepphoto / Horst Mauelshagen
51'
Xhaka shot deflected wide
The Switzerland international lets fly, but an Unioner gets in the way to send it out for the corner.
46'
Back up and running!
45 minutes left in this one!
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Half-time: Leverkusen 1-0 Union
Die Werkself are provisionally back at the top of the Bundesliga! They were dominant before the break, although Alejandro Grimaldo's goal was the only time they found the back of the net. Still, it was enough to give them the lead, and they will be eager to get the job done after the interval.
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
Rønnow to the rescue
Once again, the Norwegian shot-stopper keeps Union just one goal behind, tipping Wirtz's low shot around the post.
44'
First Union attempt on target
Haberer gets on the end of Becker's searching cross and, although it is straight into Hrádecký's hands, it is at least a sign of what Union can offer.
43'
Leverkusen in control
Possession (%)
6832
41'
Under five minutes left
Union have rarely threatened, but can they find an equaliser before the break here?
Prolific!
© IMAGO/UWE KRAFT
31'
Boniface thwarted again!
The striker really should double his side's advantage, as he heads Frimpong's pinpoint cross straight at Rønnow!
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
27'
Frimpong denied!
The right-back's shot on the turn is saved from close range from Rønnow. Leverkusen are turning the screw here.
24'
Grimaldo strikes again!
The left-back can't stop scoring this term, and its another stunner. Wirtz lays the ball off to the Spaniard, who takes two touches before curling an effort into the top corner. Rønnow had no chance!
24'
Substitution
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
20'
Becker sets Union record
Fastest runner (km/h)
34.86
35.97
Odilon Kossounou Sheraldo Becker
17'
Crucial interventions
Boniface and Tah have fantastic opportunities to break the deadlock, but Laïdouni and Jaeckel are there to keep their side's early clean sheet intact. Although a penalty is then awarded to Leverkusen for a Jaeckel handball, the decision is reversed as it came off the defender's head.
16'
SituationPenalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
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12'
Boniface wide
Another early effort for the Nigeria international. He is yet to find his range, though, and sweeps his attempt wide of the post.
10'
First shot of the game
Boniface receives the ball around 25 yards from goal, but doesn't catch his effort well at all as he scuffs it away from goal.
5'
Leverkusen probing
The hosts are enjoying plenty of possession, although they are yet to test Frederik Rønnow between the Union sticks.
1'
We're off!
Leverkusen get us under way!
Kick-off!
15 minutes to go!
Not long before we are up and running here!
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Welcome to the BayArena!
Leverkusen team news
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Union team news
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Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Hincapié - Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Wirtz - Boniface
Leverkusen subs
Kovář, Stanišić, Andrich, Amiri, Mbamba, Puerta, Tella, Adli, Hložek
Union starting XI
Rønnow - Jaeckel, Bonucci, Leite - Král - Juranović, Laïdouni, Haberer, Roussillon - Becker (c), Fofana
Union subs
Busk, Gosens, Trimmel, Knoche, Aaronson, Tousart, Kemlein, Hollerbach, Behrens
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Fischer on Leverkusen
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Head-to-head
As Union look to turn around their Bundesliga form, a trip to Leverkusen may not be the perfect occasion to do so. These two sides have faced off 10 times in the past, with Die Eisernen prevailing just once - a 1-0 victory in January 2021. That triumph came at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, meaning they are yet to win at the BayArena.
Alonso's view on Union
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Historic first UCL point for Union
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3:02
Watch: Leverkusen's world-class core
Probable line ups
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Lethal Leverkusen
There are three Leverkusen players in the league's top-10 scorers list; Victor Boniface (seven), Jonas Hofmann and Alejandro Grimaldo (both five). Meanwhile, only Xavi Simons (six) has more assists than Jeremie Frimpong and Boniface (five), who each have one more provision than Florian Wirtz and Hofmann.
More records to be made?
Leverkusen have won their last six in the league. One more would see them equal their club record of seven in succession.
What a difference a year makes
Almost exactly one year ago, on 6 November 2022, Union travelled to Leverkusen as the league leaders and lost 5-0. Union are now third from bottom and Leverkusen are top of the table after making a club record start to the season which has seen them collect 28 points and nine wins from the first 10 matchdays.
2:03
Watch: Union 0-0 Leverkusen - previous meeting
2:03
Watch: Hoffenheim 2-3 Leverkusen - last time out
2:03
Watch: Union 0-3 Eintracht - last time out
The lay of the land
The mood in the two camps surely couldn't be more contrasting going into Matchday 11. For the hosts, things look rosy, with Leverkusen sitting pretty in top spot and holding a two point lead over Bayern Munich. Union, meanwhile, sit in the promotion/relegation playoff place and could slip bottom if they lose and results elsewhere go against them.
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