"Rani Khedira's first-half lob at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei was enough to snap Leverkusen's four-match winning streak, while it also helped Union pick up their first win of 2026. The hosts started on the front foot as Derrick Kohn nearly slid Andrej Ilic through early on before they found their opener in the 28th minute, courtesy of some lovely interplay between Khedira and Aljoscha Kemlein. Kemlein's chipped pass was converted by Khedira, who coolly lobbed Janis Blaswich to give the hosts a deserved lead."
"Data Debrief: Union finally turn the tide Union have scored in their last four Bundesliga matches - their longest hot streak since a run of nine games between November 2025 to January 2026. The hosts also picked up their first Bundesliga win over Leverkusen since January 2021, ending a run of 10 matches without a win. Despite Leverkusen edging the expected goals (xG) battle 0.95 to 0.64, Steffen Baumgart's side proved more clinical when it mattered, converting their limited chances to seal a valuable win."
Union Berlin defeated Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei thanks to Rani Khedira’s first-half lob. The goal arrived in the 28th minute after interplay between Khedira and Aljoscha Kemlein, with Kemlein’s chipped pass finished by Khedira. Leverkusen pressed for an equaliser but lacked set-piece threat from Alejandro Grimaldo, and Patrik Schick’s stoppage-time header skimmed narrowly over the crossbar. Union recorded their first win of 2026 and their first Bundesliga victory over Leverkusen since January 2021. Union have scored in four straight Bundesliga matches and were more clinical despite trailing the xG 0.95–0.64.
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