Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen Highlights and Match Report

Bundesliga

2:30 PMFebruary 21, 2026

Regular Season - 23

Union Berlin

Show Score

1 - 0

HT:(1 - 0)

Bayer Leverkusen

Stadion An der Alten Försterei

Referee: Harm Osmers, Germany

How did the teams perform?

Union Berlin

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Bayer Leverkusen

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

37%

63%

0.64

Expected goals (xG)

0.53

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

8

Total shots

12

4

Shots on target

1

1

Shots off target

6

3

Blocked shots

5

7

Shots inside box

3

1

Shots outside box

9

4

Corner kicks

5

1

Offsides

1

Passing

273

Total passes

465

193 (71%)

Accurate passes

396 (85%)

Discipline

15

Fouls

6

4

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

3

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Union Berlin

3-4-2-1

1 G F. Ronnow 90+4' Delay of game 6.6

34 D S. Nsoki 3' Tripping 6.7

14 D L. Querfeld 60' Roughing 6.5

5 D D. Doekhi 7.2

39 M D. Kohn 7.7

6 M A. Kemlein 28' 6.9

8 M R. Khedira (C) 28' 7.5

19 M J. Haberer 10' Roughing 6.5

11 F Jeong Woo-Yeong 6.9

13 F A. Schafer 7.0

23 F A. Ilic 44' 6.9

Substitutes

31 G M. Raab

28 D C. Trimmel 11' Replaced by J. Haberer 7.3

3 D A. Markgraf

33 M A. Kral 70' Replaced by Jeong Woo-Yeong 6.6

21 M T. Skarke 85' Replaced by A. Schafer

17 F D. Preu

10 F I. Ansah 85' Replaced by A. Ilic

9 F L. Burcu

7 F O. Burke

Coach

Steffen Baumgart

Bayer Leverkusen

3-4-2-1

28 G J. Blaswich 6.3

12 D E. Tapsoba 6.6

8 D R. Andrich (C) 88' Roughing 6.9

5 D L. Bade 6.9

20 M A. Grimaldo 7.2

24 M A. Garcia 6.9

6 M E. Fernandez 6.7

13 M Arthur 6.9

30 F I. Maza 6.9

10 F M. Tillman 6.2

35 F C. Kofane 6.3

Substitutes

18 G J. Omlin

4 D J. Quansah

15 D T. Oermann

21 D Lucas 61' Replaced by Arthur 6.2

7 M J. Hofmann 84' Unsportsmanlike conduct 68' Replaced by L. Bade 6.5

25 M E. Palacios

11 F M. Terrier 81' Replaced by M. Tillman

14 F P. Schick 61' Replaced by C. Kofane 6.3

19 F E. Poku 62' Replaced by E. Fernandez 6.5

Coach

Kasper Hjulmand

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	33	27	5	1	117-35	82	86	W 19 April: Bayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart W 25 April: FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München W No match found D No match found W 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
2	Borussia Dortmund	33	21	7	5	68-34	34	70	L 18 April: 1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund L No match found W No match found L No match found W 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
3	RB Leipzig	33	20	5	8	65-43	22	65	W 18 April: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig W 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin W No match found L No match found W No match found
4	VfB Stuttgart	33	18	7	8	69-47	22	61	W No match found L No match found D 02 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart D No match found W No match found
5	1899 Hoffenheim	33	18	7	8	65-48	17	61	D No match found W 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim W No match found D No match found W No match found
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	17	7	9	67-46	21	58	W No match found L No match found W 02 May: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig W No match found L No match found
7	SC Freiburg	33	12	8	13	47-56	-9	44	W 19 April: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim W No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	11	10	12	59-63	-4	43	W No match found L No match found D No match found L 08 May: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt L No match found
9	FC Augsburg	33	12	7	14	45-57	-12	43	D No match found W No match found D No match found W 09 May: FC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W No match found
10	FSV Mainz 05	33	9	10	14	42-53	-11	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Hamburger SV	33	9	10	14	39-53	-14	37	L 18 April: Werder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV L 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L No match found W 10 May: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg W No match found
12	Union Berlin	33	9	9	15	40-58	-18	36	L 18 April: Union Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin L No match found D No match found W 16 May: Union Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg
13	Borussia Mönchengladbach	33	8	11	14	38-53	-15	35	L No match found D 25 April: VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach D No match found W No match found L No match found
14	1. FC Köln	33	7	11	15	48-58	-10	32	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
15	Werder Bremen	33	8	8	17	37-58	-21	32	L No match found W No match found D No match found L 09 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
16	VfL Wolfsburg	33	6	8	19	42-68	-26	26	L No match found W No match found D 03 May: SC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg D No match found L No match found
17	1. FC Heidenheim	33	6	8	19	41-70	-29	26	W No match found L No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found
18	FC St. Pauli	33	6	8	19	28-57	-29	26	L No match found D No match found L 03 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 L 09 May: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli L 16 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg

Qualification/Relegation

• Champions League
• UEFA Europa League
• Conference League Qualification
• Relegation Playoffs
• Relegation

Rani Khedira’s first-half strike propelled Union Berlin to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The crucial Bundesliga clash saw the home side dig deep to secure three vital points against a dominant Leverkusen outfit, halting their strong run.

Union Berlin entered the match seeking to improve their patchy recent form, sitting ninth in the league standings. In contrast, sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen arrived with confidence, looking to cement their European qualification hopes.

The game began with immediate intensity, as Union Berlin quickly collected two yellow cards. S. Nsoki was cautioned in the third minute for tripping, followed by J. Haberer receiving a yellow for roughing just seven minutes later.

Haberer’s early booking prompted a swift tactical response from the Union bench. He was substituted in the 11th minute, making way for Christopher Trimmel to enter the fray and stabilize the midfield.

The breakthrough arrived in the 28th minute. Aljoscha Kemlein threaded a precise pass to Rani Khedira, who expertly drilled his shot past the Leverkusen goalkeeper, sending the home crowd into raptures.

Leverkusen, despite controlling possession, struggled to convert their dominance into clear-cut chances. Union’s robust defense, though accumulating more cards like A. Ilic’s yellow in the 44th minute, remained resolute.

At halftime, Union held their slender lead, knowing they needed to maintain their defensive discipline. Leverkusen, for all their possession, needed to find a way to penetrate the committed Union backline.

The second half saw Leverkusen intensify their attack, pushing forward for an equalizer. However, Union’s defensive resolve held firm, even as L. Querfeld added to the home side’s yellow card tally in the 60th minute for roughing.

Leverkusen’s manager, Xabi Alonso, introduced five attacking changes between the 61st and 81st minutes, bringing on Arthur, C. Kofane, E. Fernandez, L. Bade, and M. Tillman. Union also made tactical adjustments, with Jeong Woo-Yeong, I. Ansah, and T. Skarke entering the game in the later stages.

As the clock wound down, the match grew increasingly heated. J. Hofmann received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 84th minute, followed by R. Andrich for roughing in the 88th.

Union goalkeeper F. Ronnow also saw yellow deep in injury time for delaying the game, a clear sign of the home side’s commitment to secure the win.

Despite Leverkusen’s persistent efforts and superior possession, they registered only one shot on target from their twelve total attempts. Union Berlin defended their lead valiantly until the final whistle, securing a significant victory.

The statistics painted a clear picture of Union’s smash-and-grab. Leverkusen held 63% possession but managed an xG of only 0.53. Union, with just 37% possession, boasted an xG of 0.64 from their four shots on target.

This crucial win elevates Union Berlin in the Bundesliga standings and will undoubtedly inject confidence into the squad. For Leverkusen, it marks a stumble in their pursuit of European places, highlighting a need for greater attacking precision.