The match between Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen took place at the "An der Alten Försterei" stadium, marking the opening of the sixteenth round of the Bundesliga for the 2020-2021 season.
Union Berlin achieved a dramatic victory against Bayer Leverkusen with a score of 1-0, continuing the capital team’s excellent performance this season. Forward Cedric Teuchert scored the winning goal for Union Berlin just one minute before the end of the match. Union Berlin has been impressive this season in the Bundesliga, ranking among the top teams and has secured victories against strong opponents, including Borussia Dortmund.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen extended their winless streak to four matches in the Bundesliga, significantly dropping in the standings after previously being at the top. Notably, with this result, Union Berlin occupies fourth place in the Bundesliga table with 28 points, tied on goal difference with fifth-placed Borussia Dortmund, while Bayer Leverkusen is in third place with 29 points, four points behind the leaders Bayern Munich.