Match report
Werder Bremen Defeat Union Berlin 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash
Werder Bremen
1–0
FT
Union Berlin
Oct 24, 2025
In an intense Bundesliga showdown, Werder Bremen managed to hold off Union Berlin for a crucial 1-0 victory at home. The game was tightly contested, with M. Grull scoring the only goal in the 72nd minute from Y. Sugawara's assist. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards issued, Werder Bremen maintained their defensive solidity to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Werder Bremen secured a 1-0 victory over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.
- • M. Grull scored the only goal of the game from an assist by Y. Sugawara at 72 minutes.
- • K. Coulibaly and M. Grull received yellow cards for Werder Bremen, with K. Topp also receiving a card in stoppage time.
- • Union Berlin made multiple substitutions throughout the match but failed to find the equalizer.
Lineups
Werder Bremen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 M. Backhaus (G)
- 3 Y. Sugawara (D)
- 5 A. Pieper (D)
- 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
- 32 M. Friedl (D)
- 6 J. Stage (M)
- 14 S. Lynen (M)
- 17 M. Grull (M)
- 20 R. Schmid (M)
- 7 S. Mbangula (M)
- 44 V. Boniface (F)
Substitutes
- 13 K. Hein
- 4 N. Stark
- 9 K. Topp
- 10 L. Bittencourt
- 11 J. Njinmah
- 18 C. Puertas
- 22 J. Malatini
- 24 P. Covic
- 28 S. Alvero
Union Berlin
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 F. Ronnow (G)
- 5 D. Doekhi (D)
- 14 L. Querfeld (D)
- 4 D. Leite (D)
- 28 C. Trimmel (M)
- 8 R. Khedira (M)
- 6 A. Kemlein (M)
- 39 D. Kohn (M)
- 7 O. Burke (F)
- 10 I. Ansah (F)
- 23 A. Ilic (F)
Substitutes
- 31 M. Raab
- 15 T. Rothe
- 34 S. Nsoki
- 11 Jeong Woo-Yeong
- 13 A. Schafer
- 19 J. Haberer
- 21 T. Skarke
- 27 M. Ljubicic
- 30 D. Bogdanov
Timeline
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23' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardK. CoulibalyFoul
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29' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ilic · On: T. Skarke -
61' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Kohn · On: T. Rothe -
61' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Kemlein · On: A. Schafer -
70' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardM. GrullFoul
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72' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalM. Grull · Assist: Y. Sugawara -
79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4Off: Diogo Leite · On: Jeong Woo-Yeong -
79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5Off: Christopher Trimmel · On: Janik Haberer -
85' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Boniface · On: K. Topp -
85' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Mbangula · On: C. Puertas -
90'+1 Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardK. ToppFoul
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90'+3 Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Schmid · On: J. Njinmah -
90' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Grull · On: Niklas Stark -
90' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Sugawara · On: Julián Malatini
Match Stats
| Stat | Werder Bremen | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 505 | 364 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | 0.95 | 0.58 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 410 | 269 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The 72nd-minute goal by M. Grull shifted momentum heavily towards Werder Bremen, providing them with a vital lead.
- ▸ Union Berlin's inability to capitalize on their numerous substitutions and break down Werder Bremen's defense proved pivotal in the match outcome.