Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Union Berlin take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.
Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.
Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.
RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
1. FC Union Berlin 0 - 0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
17:22
And here is the English match report, Unioner. get home safe, and don't forget to give the back-line a bit of love. Eisern! https://t.co/8Mu5Saudrk
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
17:21
Thank you 🖤❤️#FCUB04 pic.twitter.com/tErzHlfPjR
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
17:03
📷#FCUB04 pic.twitter.com/S9r7A95MhY
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:23
And that, Unioner, is that. And bloody hell, another clean sheet at our fortress. Bayer were chanceless, and us... Determined and diligent, and utterly unbreakable. Eisern, indeed! pic.twitter.com/XCodyXFCHw
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:22
Match ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:22
Second Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:22
That's it. We share points with @fcunion_en.
90’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/kccDBsi5PC— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:19
⬅️Rousillon
➡️Giesselmann
Rousillon goes off having pulled up with cramp following an insane charge back to stop the ball reaching Adli. 4 minutes added on #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 90'— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:20
Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Niko Gießelmann replaces Jérôme Roussillon.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:18
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Jérôme Roussillon.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:18
Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Edmond Tapsoba.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:18
Attempt blocked. Sardar Azmoun (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Piero Hincapié.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:16
Robert Andrich (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:15
Five minutes left to play here, Unioner. But even as Bayer have more of the ball there's always an Union player to stop them, or Rönnow, as he saves from Bakker, diving to his right. #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 46' pic.twitter.com/yof4TvjclU
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:14
Attempt saved. Mitchel Bakker (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:12
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Josip Juranovic.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:11
Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:09
Attempt missed. Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the right side of the six yard box.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:08
🔟 minutes to go 👉
80’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/AjH8qaUnE4— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
Both Jordan and Janik had been immense, by the way.
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
⬅️Jordan, Haberer
➡️Michel, Thorsby#FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 77'— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Morten Thorsby replaces Janik Haberer.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Sven Michel replaces Jordan Siebatcheu.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
Amine Adli (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
Foul by Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:05
Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Odilon Kossounou.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:05
Odilon Kossounou (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:05
Foul by Odilon Kossounou (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:05
Attempt blocked. Robert Andrich (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:01
Foul by Odilon Kossounou (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:58
Schäfer comes on for the superb Laidouni, who's earned a break. Oh, Andras, what a welcome!!!#FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 69'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:59
Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. András Schäfer replaces Aïssa Laïdouni.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:57
Union are still the better side here, Diaby and Hlozek taken off as a sign of our dominance at the back. Laidouni has been getting in the box, Jerome rampant on the left. And the sun's out! #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 67' pic.twitter.com/uKvKr7ndWt
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:54
Substitution and new power for our #Werkself 🙏
⬅️@MoussaDiaby_19
➡️ #Adli
⬅️#Hlozek
➡️#Azmoun
62’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/1slt9sLyry— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:54
Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:53
Amine Adli (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:54
Attempt missed. Danilho Doekhi (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Josip Juranovic with a cross following a corner.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:53
Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Piero Hincapié.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:52
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Sardar Azmoun replaces Adam Hlozek.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:52
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Amine Adli replaces Moussa Diaby.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:50
A word for jerome. he's been immense. #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 60' pic.twitter.com/BPtZBBE9ip
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:50
Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Mitchel Bakker.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:48
We keep going 💪
60’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/KnWn0uh5Fd— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:48
Attempt missed. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:44
Foul by Danilho Doekhi (1. FC Union Berlin).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:44
Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:43
Foul by Danilho Doekhi (1. FC Union Berlin).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:41
Offside, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Edmond Tapsoba tries a through ball, but Mitchel Bakker is caught offside.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:38
Attempt missed. Aïssa Laïdouni (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:36
Attempt missed. Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Moussa Diaby.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:35
Second half. Let's do this 💪
46’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/y4dly6kQ5c— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:36
Odilon Kossounou (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:34
The sides re-enter the pitch to the sounds of the great Harry Belafonte. RIP. The second half kicks off in the beautiful Alte Försterei. #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 46' pic.twitter.com/KTXOV9Dlok
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:33
Sending Eisern patience to our viewers in the US. Hey, the broadcast might be dodgy, but wait til you look at the table... That's real, It's not even been put on upside down :)
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:18
And that's half time, Unioner. A superb performance so far. See you in 15. Eisern!!! pic.twitter.com/SjxJ7bUy9u
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:18
Tough fight without goals in the first half. 🤜🤛
45’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/lirfKWwbvN— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:18
First Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:18
Attempt missed. Jonathan Tah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Florian Wirtz with a cross following a corner.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:18
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Rani Khedira.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:11
Attempt missed. Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:11
Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Odilon Kossounou.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:11
Attempt missed. Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jordan Siebatcheu with a headed pass.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:09
Foul by Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:09
Mellow park. Happy stadium.
Union the better side so far, tackling impeccably, always looking to break. But it's tight, and the pitch is cutting up, both Haberer and Frimpong going down as they turn their ankles on it. Still goalless. #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 37' pic.twitter.com/bIQ3ZQFRIa— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:08
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Josip Juranovic.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:05
Foul by Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:03
Attempt missed. Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mitchel Bakker.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:02
Attempt missed. Robert Andrich (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:03
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:00
🖤❤️
30’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/mW18hqoFOP— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:02
Delay in match because of an injury Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:53
Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:53
Union looking good here. Diaby's shot with his left, Bayer's only chance so far. becker looks full of menace with the ball at his toe, the midfield strong, and the fullbacks, Rousillon and Juranovic always looking to hit an early ball. Goalless still#FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 01' pic.twitter.com/INHqYBD6NM
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:50
Foul by Odilon Kossounou (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:48
Attempt missed. Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:48
Come on, #Werkself!
18’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/UQVKlu2BRc— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:46
Aïssa Laïdouni (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:47
Foul by Robert Andrich (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:47
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:43
Delay in match because of an injury Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:43
Attempt missed. Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Janik Haberer with a cross following a corner.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:42
Bayer are patient, Union looking to beark. twice already becker has had a sniff at goal, he's got the bit between his teeth. Then he stes Jordan free, his shot just wide. and there's been beautiful interventions from both Rani and Robin, too. #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 10'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:41
Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Odilon Kossounou.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:43
Attempt blocked. Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sheraldo Becker with a cross.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:41
Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Jérôme Roussillon tries a through ball, but Jordan Siebatcheu is caught offside.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:40
Attempt blocked. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Janik Haberer.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:38
Foul by Aïssa Laïdouni (1. FC Union Berlin).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:40
Piero Hincapié (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:36
Attempt saved. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Janik Haberer.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:35
Foul by Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:33
Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:33
Piero Hincapié (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:31
Kick-off 💪
1’ I 0-0 I #FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/XPZWABwyOu— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:31
First Half begins.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:31
The strains of Nina Hagen drift away, and the skíes have cleared. It is loud in here, and anticipation is high. But now, too... The greatest love and respect goes out to the PROGRAMMIERER on their 500th issue.
It's kick off in the Alte Försterei. #FCUB04 | #fcunion | 0-0 | 01' pic.twitter.com/fZjrkRBUMl— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:17
Freddie's ready. 15 minutes, Unioner. #FCUB04 pic.twitter.com/aw3cSQsdni
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:11
Warm-up ⚫️🔴#FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/xlPq5WfIiW
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:03
🙂#FCUB04 I #Bundesliga I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/cVQyDnjrFp
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:03
Michael Gspurning gets a well deserved round of applause. Eisern!!!! pic.twitter.com/DQmyFv6vnV
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:00
Look who's back.
Nice to see you, Andras. Eisern!!! #FCUB04 pic.twitter.com/9SVX0dXUSn— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) April 29, 2023
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