Union Berlin vs. Leverkusen – Can the Underdogs Break the Curse?
Alright, here we go – all eyes were on Leverkusen this weekend as Union Berlin took a swing at something they’ve never done before: beating Bayer Leverkusen away . And let’s be real, this wasn’t just any regular game. For Union, this clash meant much more than just points – it was a chance to shake off their historical fear of the Werkself and make a bold statement in their fight to stay out of the relegation zone.
Union has been on a bit of a roll lately, unbeaten in their last four matches. That’s no small feat when you’re scraping for survival. What’s even more impressive? They were going for their third away win in a row – something that felt almost unthinkable earlier in the season when form was lacking and goals were rare. But now, with that gritty 1-0 win over Wolfsburg still fresh in memory, there’s a bit of swagger in their step.
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But of course, this wasn’t just about them. Across the pitch stood the reigning champions, Bayer Leverkusen. Not only are they riding high as titleholders, but they’ve also been a nightmare for Union historically. In 14 Bundesliga games between the two, Union’s managed just one win. And never – not once – have they come out victorious at the BayArena. So yeah, calling Leverkusen a “bogey team” feels like an understatement.
Still, the Köpenick squad didn’t come empty-handed. Coach Steffen Baumgart had a nearly full deck, with striker Andrej Ilic back in action after knee issues sidelined him last match. Meanwhile, Tim Skarke stepped in for the in-form Benedict Hollerbach, aiming to keep that front line energetic and unpredictable.
Adding a bit more spice to the occasion, Leverkusen welcomed back one of their stars – Florian Wirtz – who made his return to the pitch, injecting even more firepower into an already stacked squad.
The stage was perfectly set: Union chasing history, Leverkusen defending their fortress, both teams with something massive on the line. Whether Union finally shook off their Leverkusen curse or not, one thing’s for sure – they’re not going down without a fight. And if they keep up this intensity, the story of their season might just have a dramatic twist waiting in the final chapters.
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