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Bayer Leverkusen Edges Union Berlin to Close in on Bundesliga Title
**Match Summary**
Florian Wirtz’s first-half penalty secured Bayer Leverkusen a victory over a 10-man Union Berlin, putting them just one win away from clinching the Bundesliga title.
**Match Details**
Bayer Leverkusen traveled to the German capital to extend their unbeaten season and achieve a historic ninth consecutive win. The only obstacle was Union Berlin, who had turned their season around and ranked seventh in the league for form over the last ten games.
Union Berlin recently drew with Eintracht Frankfurt and defeated Werder Bremen before the international break. Leverkusen, unbeaten in the league this season, accumulated 28 out of 30 points since January. Midweek, Xabi Alonso’s team also advanced to the DFL Pokal final with a 4-0 win over Dusseldorf.
Leverkusen dominated the first 30 minutes, with Jonathan Tah missing a chance from 12 yards and Alejandro Grimaldo forcing a save from Frederik Rönnow. Nathan Tella’s cross led to Iglesias Borja’s header being tipped over by Rönnow. Grimaldo later missed another opportunity.
Union Berlin began to find their rhythm, with Robin Gosens and Yorbe Vertessen missing chances. Just before halftime, Gosens’ foul led to his second yellow card, reducing Union to 10 men. A VAR review overturned a Leverkusen goal but awarded a penalty for handball, which Wirtz converted.
**Second Half**
Union Berlin started the second half strongly, but Leverkusen’s Amine Adli missed a one-on-one chance against Rönnow. Leverkusen adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation and controlled the game, with Union Berlin creating few openings. Despite a late chance for Adli, the match ended with Leverkusen securing their ninth consecutive victory, bringing them within one win of the Bundesliga title.
