Overview
- Diogo Leite was struck in the throat by a powerful shot from Bochum's Matus Bero in the 57th minute of the match, causing significant concern on the field.
- The game was halted for seven minutes as medical staff provided urgent treatment before Leite was carried off on a stretcher and taken to the hospital wearing a neck brace.
- Leite later posted on Instagram, confirming he is okay, expressing gratitude for the support, and stating he will return soon.
- Union Berlin coach Steffen Baumgart reassured that the injury was less severe than initially feared and that Leite is out of danger.
- The match ended in a 1:1 draw, a result that does not impact Union Berlin's secured Bundesliga survival, but the incident overshadowed the sporting outcome.