Bayer Leverkusen Stumble Against Union Berlin, Hand Bayern Title Initiative
Bayer Leverkusen failed to break down a resolute Union Berlin defence in a frustrating 0–0 draw at the BayArena, dropping two vital points in the Bundesliga title race.
Despite dominating possession and territory, the Werkself couldn’t find a breakthrough, with Union holding firm to frustrate the hosts and earn a valuable point in their own battle for survival.
The result could prove decisive in the 2025/26 title chase, as Bayern Munich now hold a five-point lead at the top of the table. With Kompany’s side set to host Borussia Dortmund tomorrow, Bayern have the opportunity to widen the gap even further — a potential turning point in this season’s championship race.
Bundesliga 2024–25: Full League Table
2024-25, Germany - Bundesliga
Bayer 04 - Union Berlin 0:0
Bayer 04: Hradecky; Hincapie; Tah J.; Tapsoba E. (Arthur Soares, 74); Grimaldo (Boniface, 74); Frimpong J.; Tella (Adli A., 46); Aleix Garcia (Wirtz, 57); Palacios Ex. (Hofmann, 86); Xhaka; Schick
Bench: Kovar M.; Mukiele; Andrich; Buendia
Yellow Cards: Hofmann 93; Wirtz 93
Union Berlin: Roennow; Leite; Doekhi; Juranovic (Rothe, 82); Trimmel (Roussillon, 78); Khedira; Schafer; Querfeld; Skarke (Hollerbach, 60); Haberer (Preu, 78); Ilić An. (Tousart, 60)
Bench: Schwolow; Vogt; Benes; Ljubicic M.
Yellow Cards: Preu 83
