Match report

Werder Bremen Defeat Union Berlin 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
1–0
FT
Union Berlin
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

  1. Werder Bremen
    23' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Coulibaly

    Foul

  2. Union Berlin
    29' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ilic · On: T. Skarke
  3. Union Berlin
    61' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kohn · On: T. Rothe
  4. Union Berlin
    61' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kemlein · On: A. Schafer
  5. Werder Bremen
    70' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Grull

    Foul

  6. Werder Bremen
    72' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Grull · Assist: Y. Sugawara
  7. Union Berlin
    79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Diogo Leite · On: Jeong Woo-Yeong
  8. Union Berlin
    79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Christopher Trimmel · On: Janik Haberer
  9. Werder Bremen
    85' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Boniface · On: K. Topp
  10. Werder Bremen
    85' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mbangula · On: C. Puertas
  11. Werder Bremen
    90'+1 Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Topp

    Foul

  12. Werder Bremen
    90'+3 Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Schmid · On: J. Njinmah
  13. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Grull · On: Niklas Stark
  14. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.