Bayer Leverkusen Reclaims Bundesliga Lead with 4-0 Victory Over Union Berlin
Leverkusen extends winning streak to 12 matches across all competitions, while Union Berlin suffers ninth consecutive Bundesliga defeat.
- Spanish defender Álex Grimaldo was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen's victory, scoring one goal and setting up another, taking his league tally to six goals.
- Leverkusen's victory matches Bayern Munich's record for the best-ever start to the league after 11 rounds, a record previously set under coach Pep Guardiola in 2015-16.
- Despite their victory, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso remains focused on the future, stating that the team doesn't want to talk too much about the record and wants to keep moving forward.
- Union Berlin's defeat marks their ninth consecutive Bundesliga loss, dropping them to last place in the league standings.
- Leverkusen's victory extends their winning streak to 12 matches across all competitions, and they now lead the Bundesliga with a two-point advantage over Bayern Munich.