Nathan Tella, a recent addition to Bayer Leverkusen from Southampton, played a key role in the team’s success.
In a dominating performance, Bayer Leverkusen soared to the pinnacle of the Bundesliga leaderboard with a decisive 4-0 victory on their home turf against Union Berlin.
Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen has amassed an impressive 31 points out of a possible 33 this season, mirroring the achievement of Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich during the 2015-16 season.
Goals by Alex Grimaldo, Odilon Kossounou, Jonathan Tah, and Nathan Tella were instrumental in Leverkusen’s ascent, overtaking Bayern Munich for the top spot.
Xabi Alonso, the esteemed former Spanish and Liverpool midfielder, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s current form.
“We’re in a superb phase right now,” Alonso remarked. “Our game is characterized by intense focus and precision. However, the unpredictable nature of football means we must stay vigilant. Everything can change rapidly, altering all prior expectations.”
This season, Leverkusen has enjoyed a remarkable run, winning 16 out of 17 games across all competitions, including a streak of 12 consecutive victories.
Alonso, who took the reins at Leverkusen in October of the previous year when the team was languishing near the bottom of the table, has since engineered a dramatic turnaround. The team finished sixth last season and made a deep run into the Europa League semi-finals.
Before his current role at Leverkusen, Alonso’s managerial journey began with a three-year tenure at Real Sociedad’s B team, following his retirement from professional playing in 2017.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich claimed the top spot temporarily with their 4-2 win against Heidenheim on Saturday.
Union Berlin remains anchored at the bottom, plagued by a club-record ninth consecutive defeat.
Match Statistics and Live Updates:
Teams:
- Home: Bayer Leverkusen
- Away: Union Berlin
Possession:
- Bayer Leverkusen: 69%
- Union Berlin: 31%
Shots:
- Bayer Leverkusen: 18
- Union Berlin: 2
Shots on Target:
- Bayer Leverkusen: 10
- Union Berlin: 2
Corners:
- Bayer Leverkusen: 10
- Union Berlin: 1
Fouls:
- Bayer Leverkusen: 8
- Union Berlin: 5
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Bayer Leverkusen Victory
Who scored for Bayer Leverkusen in their 4-0 win over Union Berlin?
Alex Grimaldo, Odilon Kossounou, Jonathan Tah, and Nathan Tella scored for Bayer Leverkusen in their decisive 4-0 victory against Union Berlin.
What record did Bayer Leverkusen equal with their recent performance?
Bayer Leverkusen equaled the record set by Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich in the 2015-16 season, taking 31 points from a possible 33 this season.
What is Xabi Alonso’s history with Bayer Leverkusen as a manager?
Xabi Alonso was appointed as Bayer Leverkusen’s manager in October of the previous year when the team was second from the bottom of the table. Under his guidance, the team finished sixth last season and reached the Europa League semi-finals.
What was Bayer Leverkusen’s position in the Bundesliga after their win over Union Berlin?
Following their 4-0 win over Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen climbed to the top of the Bundesliga standings.
How has Bayer Leverkusen performed in all competitions this season?
Bayer Leverkusen has won 16 of their 17 matches in all competitions this season, including an ongoing streak of 12 consecutive wins.
More about Bayer Leverkusen Victory
- Bundesliga Official Website
- Bayer Leverkusen Team News
- Xabi Alonso Coaching Profile
- Union Berlin Season Performance
- Bayern Munich Historical Records
5 comments
Didn’t expect such a turnaround from Leverkusen, especially after last year’s rough start. Alonso’s really turned things around!
Interesting to see if Leverkusen can maintain this form. Bayern won’t give up the top spot easily.
Tough game for Union, but we’ll bounce back…always do. Gotta keep the faith, right?
wow Leverkusen is on fire this season! Alonso’s doing wonders with the team, who knew??
Tella’s really proving his worth since moving from Southampton, great to see new talent shining!