Bayer Leverkusen is aimed at DFB Cup: Bavaria is waiting in the duel of the giants!

Bayer Leverkusen is aimed at DFB Cup: Bavaria is waiting in the duel of the giants!

Bayer Leverkusen has impressively warm up for the upcoming DFB Cup duel against Bayern Munich! With a gripping 2-1 win over the 1. FC Union Berlin, which has been looking for a win since mid-October, the Werkself has strengthened its self-confidence. The game took place in Berlin and was a real thriller that captivated the audience until the last minute. Leverkusen has been undefeated in the Bundesliga for ten games, but the team needs an even stronger performance for the trophy!

The lightning start came through Jeremie Frimpong in the 2nd minute, which exploited a misunderstanding in Berlin's defense. But the joy did not last long, because Wooyeong Jeong brought Union back into play in the 29th minute. Patrik Schick, who scored the winning goal in the 71st minute, set up a club record with his goal: after 100 Bundesliga games, a Bavarian striker had never scored more than 47 goals. A real milestone for the striker!

Union fights, Leverkusen is pushing

The Unioners had a difficult start when they had to go behind immediately. Her dreaded defensive bulwark showed weaknesses and the hosts found it difficult to play. After more than 300 minutes without a goal, it was Jeong who equalized for the Berliners. But despite the efforts of the Union, the offensive game remained weak, while Leverkusen took off well in the 58th minute after Florian Wirtz's substitution. Wirtz ’flank found Schick, who promoted the ball into the net and brought the guests to the winning road. Leverkusen dominated the action and gave Union no chance of rewarding herself for her dedicated appearance.