Bayer Leverkusen produced a commanding performance in the second round of the German championship, beating Union 4-0 at home in Leverkusen.
The hosts established control almost immediately, taking the lead in the opening minute. Ignacio Fernandez finished the move to put Bayer Leverkusen ahead, with Miguel Gutierrez providing the assist.
Union were unable to respond before the home side increased their advantage. As the match approached the half-hour mark, Facundo Medina scored Bayer Leverkusen’s second goal, giving the hosts a comfortable lead before the interval.
The result was effectively settled shortly after half-time when Patrik Schick found the net for the third time for Bayer Leverkusen. Union’s task then became even more difficult, with the visitors unable to reduce the deficit or prevent the home side from adding to it.
Ibrahim Maza completed the scoring in the 66th minute, ensuring Bayer Leverkusen finished the match with four unanswered goals. The result gave the Leverkusen side a convincing victory in front of their home supporters.
Bayer Leverkusen took three points from the match. After two rounds, the team have three points in total, while Union have one point.
The scoring pattern underlined the difference between the two sides on the day. Ignacio Fernandez opened the game almost straight away, Medina added a second before half-time, and Schick and Maza struck after the break to complete a four-goal performance.
Union were therefore left without a goal across the match, while Bayer Leverkusen converted their superiority into a decisive result. The hosts’ early breakthrough set the tone, and their advantage continued to grow as the game progressed.
By the final whistle, Bayer Leverkusen had scored four times and kept Union off the scoresheet, securing all three available points from the fixture.