Bayer Leverkusen faced Union Berlin this Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the BayArena for Matchday 29 of the Bundesliga and couldn’t break the deadlock, ending in a goalless draw.
With this result, Leverkusen remains at 63 points, now six behind league leaders Bayern Munich, who drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund in the same round.
Match Summary
Despite dominating possession, Leverkusen struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.
The team saw the return of midfielder Florian Wirtz, who came on in the second half after recovering from injury, but still couldn’t break through Union Berlin’s well organized defense.
Coach Xabi Alonso expressed disappointment with his team’s lack of energy and creativity in the final third.
Highlights and Concerns
- Offensive Performance:
Leverkusen had 75% possession but managed only three shots on target, highlighting the difficulty in turning dominance into real chances. - League Standings:
With five matches remaining, Leverkusen needs a perfect winning streak and Bayern to slip up to keep their title hopes alive. - Next Fixtures:
The team will face St. Pauli in the next round, aiming to return to winning ways and put pressure on the league leaders.
Updated Bundesliga Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bayern Munich | 69 |
| 2nd | Bayer Leverkusen | 63 |
| 3rd | Eintracht | 51* |
*Eintracht have one game in hand.
