{"id":13318,"date":"2026-09-07T01:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T22:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=13318"},"modified":"2026-09-07T15:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:23:05","slug":"bayer-leverkusen-crush-union-berlin-4-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/bayer-leverkusen-crush-union-berlin-4-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayer Leverkusen Crush Union Berlin 4-0 to Claim First Bundesliga Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bayer Leverkusen<\/strong> secured their first Bundesliga victory of the season with an emphatic 4-0 win over Union Berlin at the BayArena<\/strong>, producing a dominant performance from the opening whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result gives Leverkusen a much-needed boost after their surprise defeat to Elversberg, while Union Berlin’s poor away record in the Bundesliga continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equi Fern\u00e1ndez Gives Leverkusen a Dream Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leverkusen wasted no time taking control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equi Fern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> opened the scoring after just 41 seconds<\/strong>, tapping the ball into an empty net to register the fastest Bundesliga goal of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik R\u00f8nnow<\/strong> then produced two excellent close-range saves inside the opening 10 minutes to prevent Leverkusen from extending their lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the early pressure made it clear that the hosts were determined to control the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facundo Medina Doubles the Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Union Berlin struggled to cope with Leverkusen’s attacking pressure and did not even manage a touch inside their opponents’ penalty area until the 26th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leverkusen came close to a second when Patrik Schick<\/strong> hit the crossbar from an Aleix Garc\u00eda corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second goal eventually arrived from another set-piece situation. A cross was delivered back into the area, and Facundo Medina<\/strong> rose highest to power a header into the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leverkusen went into half-time with a comfortable two-goal advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Schick Makes It 3-0 After the Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hosts continued where they left off after the restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just two minutes and 19 seconds into the second half<\/strong>, Schick found the net, finishing with his left foot after a low ball was played into the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal effectively put the result beyond Union Berlin, who struggled to create a meaningful response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ibrahim Maza Completes the Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leverkusen continued to attack despite their three-goal advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00f8nnow once again kept Union Berlin in the game with an impressive one-handed save from Afonso Moreira<\/strong> around the hour mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the pressure eventually told.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ibrahim Maza<\/strong> added Leverkusen’s fourth goal with a powerful right-footed finish after exchanging passes with Schick on the edge of the penalty area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal completed a convincing 4-0 victory for the home side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Result Means for Bayer Leverkusen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The victory was an important response from Leverkusen following their shock defeat to Elversberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also marked their third Bundesliga victory in their last seven matches<\/strong>, while helping them avoid losing their opening two games of a season for the first time since the 2022\/23 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The performance will give Leverkusen confidence as they look to build momentum in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Union Berlin’s Away Struggles Continue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Union Berlin, the defeat highlighted their continuing problems away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have won only one<\/strong> of<\/strong> their<\/strong> seven<\/strong> opening<\/strong> away<\/strong> matches<\/strong> in<\/strong> a<\/strong> Bundesliga<\/strong> campaign<\/strong>, underlining their difficulties on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their inability to withstand Leverkusen’s early pressure ultimately proved decisive at the BayArena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Next for Leverkusen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The biggest positive for Leverkusen will be the way their attack clicked throughout the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four different goalscorers found the net, while Schick was particularly influential with a goal and an assist. The early goal also allowed Leverkusen to dictate the tempo and force Union Berlin onto the back foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they can maintain this attacking intensity, Leverkusen will be hoping this victory becomes the foundation for a stronger Bundesliga campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 victory over Union Berlin<\/strong> was a statement performance at the BayArena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equi Fern\u00e1ndez’s lightning-fast opener set the tone before Facundo Medina, Patrik Schick and Ibrahim Maza completed a comfortable victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After their disappointing defeat to Elversberg, Leverkusen responded emphatically. Their next challenge will be to turn this impressive result into sustained form as they continue their Bundesliga campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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