Match report
Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Union Berlin: A Filled Bundesliga Draw
Bayer Leverkusen
1–1
FT
Union Berlin
May 15, 2021
Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin shared the points in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen took the lead through Florian Wirtz's early goal, but Union Berlin equalized through Joel Pohjanpalo in the second half, securing a valuable point in a tightly contested match.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen: Florian Wirtz scored the opening goal in the 26th minute.
- • Union Berlin: Joel Pohjanpalo equalized in the 72nd minute.
- • Nadiem Amiri and Edmond Tapsoba received yellow cards for Leverkusen in the first half.
- • Mikkel Ingvartsen and Robert Andrich were cautioned for Union Berlin in the second half.
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Leverkusen bringing on Karim Bellarabi and David Gray.
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 6 A. Dragović (D)
- 18 Wendell (M)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
- 10 K. Demirbay (M)
- 11 N. Amiri (F)
- 27 F. Wirtz (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
- 19 M. Diaby (M)
Substitutes
- 38 K. Bellarabi
- 28 D. Gray
- 5 S. Bender
- 23 M. Weiser
- 7 Paulinho
- 21 L. Grill
- 16 T. Jedvaj
- 30 J. Frimpong
- 37 E. Gedikli
Union Berlin
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Luthe (G)
- 28 C. Trimmel (M)
- 31 R. Knoche (D)
- 25 C. Lenz (M)
- 5 M. Friedrich (D)
- 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
- 34 C. Gentner (M)
- 30 R. Andrich (M)
- 10 M. Kruse (F)
- 32 M. Ingvartsen (M)
- 24 P. Musa (F)
Substitutes
- 14 T. Awoniyi
- 9 J. Pohjanpalo
- 27 S. Becker
- 15 M. Bülter
- 33 S. Griesbeck
- 6 J. Ryerson
- 18 K. Endo
- 23 N. Gießelmann
- 20 L. Karius
Timeline
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6' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardNadiem AmiriFoul
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17' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardEdmond TapsobaFoul
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26' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalF. Wirtz -
40' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardM. IngvartsenFoul
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55' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardRobert AndrichFoul
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55' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ingvartsen · On: T. Awoniyi -
55' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Musa · On: J. Pohjanpalo -
66' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3Off: Christopher Trimmel · On: S. Becker -
66' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4Off: Christopher Lenz · On: M. Bulter -
68' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: Karim Bellarabi -
72' Union Berlin Goal · Normal GoalJ. Pohjanpalo -
84' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Schick · On: D. Gray -
84' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Gentner · On: S. Griesbeck -
90'+2 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Wirtz · On: S. Bender
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 509 | 518 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 417 | 434 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Florian Wirtz's goal in the 26th minute put Bayer Leverkusen in the driving seat, but Union Berlin's resilience showed as they found an equalizer.
- ▸ Joel Pohjanpalo's goal in the 72nd minute shifted momentum, allowing Union Berlin to hold on for a well-deserved draw in a competitive Bundesliga match.