Highlights

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Watch: Granit Xhaka on Leverkusen's hunger

90'
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Full-time: Leverkusen 4-0 Union

Leverkusen register a comprehensive victory as they return to the top of the Bundesliga table! It was comfortable throughout for Die Werkself, who found the back of the net on four occasions via Alejandro Grimaldo, Odilon Kossounou, Jonathan Tah and Nathan Tella. Union, meanwhile, drop to the bottom of the table after losing nine consecutive Bundesliga games in a row.
Full-time
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Tah strikes

The Germany international ended all already slim hopes of an Union comeback.
85'

Adli attempt

This one isn't going in then, though, as Rønnow comfortably holds the low shot.
84'

Four to the good!

It gets better and better for Leverkusen! A quick counterattack find its way to Tella, who recently received his maiden Nigeria call-up, and he fires home for his first Bundesliga strike.
83'

Nathan Tella

GOAL!

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Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
8 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
98.95 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15.44 m
80'

10 minutes to go

Unless something truly unexpected happens, Leverkusen will make it 10 wins from 11 in the Bundesliga this season.
75'

One-way traffic

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
Leverkusen have been on the front foot from start to finish.
xGoals
3
2.36
0.07
0
Goals
74'

Tah makes it three!

Another centre-back gets on the scoresheet for Leverkusen, as Tah finishes Grimaldo's corner with aplomb - the earlier goalscorer now has an assist to his name too.
73'

Jonathan Tah

GOAL!

3:0
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Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
24 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
8.78 m
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Kossounou off the mark

That was the Ivory Coast centre-back's first Bundesliga goal!
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Clinical Leverkusen

The hosts have now scored at least two goals in all 11 Bundesliga games so far this season. They are only the second team to manage that in one term - along with this campaign's Bayern Munich!
59'

Another chance!

Frimpong is next to go close, but Rønnow is on hand to stop his close-range tap trickling home.
57'

Leverkusen two to the good!

Alonso will be feeling more comfortable now! Hofmann's corner is met by Kossounou, who heads it into the bottom corner. It's looking good for Die Werkself right now!
57'
Odilon Kossounou
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
25 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
6.21 m
55'

Laïdouni tried his luck

The Tunisian's effort is easily gathered by Hrádecký.
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Becker quiet so far

Can Union get the forward into the game?
51'

Xhaka shot deflected wide

The Switzerland international lets fly, but an Unioner gets in the way to send it out for the corner.
46'

Back up and running!

45 minutes left in this one!
Kick-off!
45'
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Half-time: Leverkusen 1-0 Union

Die Werkself are provisionally back at the top of the Bundesliga! They were dominant before the break, although Alejandro Grimaldo's goal was the only time they found the back of the net. Still, it was enough to give them the lead, and they will be eager to get the job done after the interval.
Half-time
45'

Rønnow to the rescue

Once again, the Norwegian shot-stopper keeps Union just one goal behind, tipping Wirtz's low shot around the post.
44'

First Union attempt on target

Haberer gets on the end of Becker's searching cross and, although it is straight into Hrádecký's hands, it is at least a sign of what Union can offer.
43'

Leverkusen in control

Will Xabi Alonso's side get the half-time lead their display so far deserves?
Possession (%)
6832
41'

Under five minutes left

Union have rarely threatened, but can they find an equaliser before the break here?
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Prolific!

Grimaldo now has six Bundesliga goals to his name this season!
31'

Boniface thwarted again!

The striker really should double his side's advantage, as he heads Frimpong's pinpoint cross straight at Rønnow!
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Sheraldo Becker
Sheraldo Becker35.97km/h
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Odilon Kossounou
Odilon Kossounou34.86km/h
27'

Frimpong denied!

The right-back's shot on the turn is saved from close range from Rønnow. Leverkusen are turning the screw here.
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Grimaldo strikes again!

The left-back can't stop scoring this term, and its another stunner. Wirtz lays the ball off to the Spaniard, who takes two touches before curling an effort into the top corner. Rønnow had no chance!
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
2 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
97.19 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
22.36 m
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Becker sets Union record

No teammate has matched the speed the 28-year-old registered earlier in this encounter this term!
Fastest runner (km/h)
34.86
35.97
Odilon Kossounou Sheraldo Becker
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Crucial interventions

Boniface and Tah have fantastic opportunities to break the deadlock, but Laïdouni and Jaeckel are there to keep their side's early clean sheet intact. Although a penalty is then awarded to Leverkusen for a Jaeckel handball, the decision is reversed as it came off the defender's head.
16'
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SituationPenalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
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12'

Boniface wide

Another early effort for the Nigeria international. He is yet to find his range, though, and sweeps his attempt wide of the post.
10'

First shot of the game

Boniface receives the ball around 25 yards from goal, but doesn't catch his effort well at all as he scuffs it away from goal.
5'

Leverkusen probing

The hosts are enjoying plenty of possession, although they are yet to test Frederik Rønnow between the Union sticks.
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We're off!

Leverkusen get us under way!
Kick-off!

15 minutes to go!

Not long before we are up and running here!
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Welcome to the BayArena!

Leverkusen's home ground is looking lovely on this November afternoon!
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Leverkusen team news

With Xabi Alonso having rotated his side for the 1-0 UEFA Europa League triumph away at Qarabağ, the Spaniard makes five changes here. Captain Lukáš Hrádecký, Odilon Kossounou, Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios and Jonas Hofmann replace Matěj Kovář, Josip Stanišić, Nathan Tella, Robert Andrich and Amine Adli respectively.
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Union team news

Die Eisernen's 1-1 Champions League draw with Napoli midweek ended a run of 12 consecutive defeats in a row, and Urs Fischer has decided to go with a team as close to the one that started that match as possible. The only change is an enforced one, with the suspended Rani Khedira making way for Alex Král.

Leverkusen starting XI

Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Hincapié - Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Wirtz - Boniface

Leverkusen subs

Kovář, Stanišić, Andrich, Amiri, Mbamba, Puerta, Tella, Adli, Hložek

Union starting XI

Rønnow - Jaeckel, Bonucci, Leite - Král - Juranović, Laïdouni, Haberer, Roussillon - Becker (c), Fofana

Union subs

Busk, Gosens, Trimmel, Knoche, Aaronson, Tousart, Kemlein, Hollerbach, Behrens

Set your alarms

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Fischer on Leverkusen

"Bayer are currently the best team in the league. They play well, look for gaps between the lines, have players that make a difference, particularly up front, with individual qualities. They are stable, fast, and it'll be up to us to be compact and courageous with the ball."

Head-to-head

As Union look to turn around their Bundesliga form, a trip to Leverkusen may not be the perfect occasion to do so. These two sides have faced off 10 times in the past, with Die Eisernen prevailing just once - a 1-0 victory in January 2021. That triumph came at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, meaning they are yet to win at the BayArena.
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Alonso's view on Union

“Union are in an unusual situation. They didn’t deserve to lose a lot of their games and they’re still a strong team. They played well against Napoli [in their 1-1 Champions League draw during the week]. They defend as a unit, so we’re expecting a difficult game on Sunday.”
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Historic first UCL point for Union

David Fofana was the hero against Napoli on Wednesday night as his goal in the 1-1 draw with Italian champions Napoli earned Union a first Champions League point in their history, ended the club's 12-game losing streak and kept alive their hopes of playing European football in the spring.
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Watch: Leverkusen's world-class core

Take a look at how those in central positions have been essential to Leverkusen's current success.
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Probable line ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

Lethal Leverkusen

There are three Leverkusen players in the league's top-10 scorers list; Victor Boniface (seven), Jonas Hofmann and Alejandro Grimaldo (both five). Meanwhile, only Xavi Simons (six) has more assists than Jeremie Frimpong and Boniface (five), who each have one more provision than Florian Wirtz and Hofmann.

More records to be made?

Leverkusen have won their last six in the league. One more would see them equal their club record of seven in succession.

What a difference a year makes

Almost exactly one year ago, on 6 November 2022, Union travelled to Leverkusen as the league leaders and lost 5-0. Union are now third from bottom and Leverkusen are top of the table after making a club record start to the season which has seen them collect 28 points and nine wins from the first 10 matchdays.
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Watch: Union 0-0 Leverkusen - previous meeting

Neither Union Berlin nor Bayer Leverkusen were able to find the net in a keenly contested encounter last season, when they rivalled each other for European places.
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Watch: Hoffenheim 2-3 Leverkusen - last time out

Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen remained top of the table and extended their winning run to six games thanks to a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim.
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Watch: Union 0-3 Eintracht - last time out

Omar Marmoush scored twice as Eintracht inflicted a 12th successive defeat in all competitions on Union.

The lay of the land

The mood in the two camps surely couldn't be more contrasting going into Matchday 11. For the hosts, things look rosy, with Leverkusen sitting pretty in top spot and holding a two point lead over Bayern Munich. Union, meanwhile, sit in the promotion/relegation playoff place and could slip bottom if they lose and results elsewhere go against them.
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Hello and welcome!

Thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 11 fixture between Leverkusen and Union Berlin.