Match report

Werder Bremen Defeats Union Berlin 4-1 in Bundesliga Clash

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
1–4
FT
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Mar 8, 2026

Werder Bremen stunned Union Berlin with a dominant 4-1 victory in the Bundesliga. After Union Berlin took an early lead from a penalty by D. Kohn, they were reduced to ten men due to A. Schafer's red card. Werder Bremen capitalized on the numerical advantage to score four unanswered goals through O. Deman, J. Stage, M. Grull, and P. Covic. The game was marked by numerous tactical adjustments and key substitutions, ultimately sealing Werder Bremen's win.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin led 1-0 early from a penalty by D. Kohn
  • • A. Schafer received a red card in the 19th minute, leaving Union Berlin with ten players
  • • Werder Bremen scored four goals through O. Deman, J. Stage, M. Grull, and P. Covic
  • • Niklas Stark and K. Topp of Werder Bremen received yellow cards
  • • Substitutions played a crucial role in Werder Bremen's momentum, including key changes like L. Bittencourt and P. Covic

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Ronnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 14 L. Querfeld (D)
  • 34 S. Nsoki (D)
  • 19 J. Haberer (M)
  • 13 A. Schafer (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 6 A. Kemlein (M)
  • 39 D. Kohn (M)
  • 23 A. Ilic (F)
  • 10 I. Ansah (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Raab
  • 28 C. Trimmel
  • 33 A. Kral
  • 18 J. Juranovic
  • 21 T. Skarke
  • 7 O. Burke
  • 11 Jeong Woo-Yeong
  • 17 D. Preu
  • 9 L. Burcu

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Backhaus (G)
  • 3 Y. Sugawara (D)
  • 4 N. Stark (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 2 O. Deman (D)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 18 C. Puertas (M)
  • 17 M. Grull (F)
  • 9 K. Topp (F)
  • 20 R. Schmid (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Hein
  • 10 L. Bittencourt
  • 24 P. Covic
  • 46 M. Heitmann
  • 23 I. Schmidt
  • 11 J. Njinmah
  • 22 J. Malatini
  • 33 M. Schmetgens
  • 29 S. Musah

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    16' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Niklas Stark

    Foul

  2. Union Berlin
    18' Union Berlin Goal · Penalty
    D. Kohn
  3. Union Berlin
    19' Union Berlin Card · Red Card
    A. Schafer

    Foul

  4. Werder Bremen
    31' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Deman · Assist: J. Stage
  5. Werder Bremen
    36' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Topp

    Foul

  6. Werder Bremen
    36' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stage · Assist: C. Puertas
  7. Werder Bremen
    46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Topp · On: L. Bittencourt
  8. Werder Bremen
    46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Niklas Stark · On: Julián Malatini
  9. Union Berlin
    63' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kemlein · On: Jeong Woo-Yeong
  10. Werder Bremen
    66' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Grull · Assist: R. Schmid
  11. Union Berlin
    69' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Leopold Querfeld

    Foul

  12. Union Berlin
    71' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ansah · On: T. Skarke
  13. Werder Bremen
    79' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Julián Malatini

    Foul

  14. Werder Bremen
    82' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Grull · On: J. Njinmah
  15. Union Berlin
    82' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Nsoki · On: O. Burke
  16. Werder Bremen
    90'+2 Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Schmid · On: P. Covic
  17. Werder Bremen
    90'+3 Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Sugawara · On: I. Schmidt
  18. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Covic · Assist: L. Bittencourt

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin Werder Bremen
Fouls 5 13
Pass Accuracy 63% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 15
Corners 1 3
Total Passes 240 716
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.19 2.13
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 26% 74%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 151 645
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin's early penalty by D. Kohn gave them a brief lead, but their fortunes changed with A. Schafer's red card
  • ▸ Werder Bremen's quick response with two goals within five minutes turned the game in their favor
  • ▸ P. Covic's goal in injury time sealed the victory for Werder Bremen, despite Union Berlin's valiant efforts