Bayern hits back with 5-2 win at Union Berlin in Bundesliga
Robert Lewandowski has scored twice as Bayern Munich restored some lost pride with a 5-2 win at Union Berlin in the BundesligaOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC UNION BERLIN 4-4-3 · 10TH IN BUNDESLIGA
4-4-3 · 10TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Leverkusen (H) · Sat 2:30PM
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Niko Giesselmann - Third goal of season Giesselmann scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing five times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Giesselmann found the back of the net in the 43rd minute scoring Union's first goal of the match. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder while his two shots and five crosses were both team-high totals in the loss.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Genki Haraguchi - Assists with lone chance created Haraguchi had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing three times (one accurate) during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Haraguchi set up Niko Giesselmann in the 43rd minute assisting Union's first goal. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder while he finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team in the loss.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Concedes five against Bayern Luthe allowed five goals while making a save during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Luthe allowed three goals in the first half and two in the second as Union Berlin dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 15 goals in ten league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 26.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Ryerson - Scores as substitute Ryerson scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Ryerson entered the match in the 64th minute and scored within a minute of coming onto the pitch. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Behrens - Assists as substitute Behrens had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Behrens entered the match in the 64th minute and set up Julian Ryerson within a minute into his appearance. The assist was the second of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Man U visits Spurs; Barjuan debuts as Barca coach
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fighting to keep his job heading into an away match at Tottenham in the Premier LeagueOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wary Union Berlin hoping to take advantage of wounded Bayern
Bayern Munich is smarting after its biggest loss in 43 years and Union Berlin will be cautiously hoping to take advantage of the situation when the teams meet in the Bundesliga on...OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UEFA sanctions Union Berlin for antisemitic abuse
UEFA has sanctioned German soccer club Union Berlin with a partial stadium closure for the antisemitic behavior of some of its fans toward supporters of Israeli team Maccabi HaifaOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Kruse - Forced out of training Kruse (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Urs Fischer.
Impact Kruse was forced to leave training with an undisclosed injury Friday. It's unclear what the issue is, but the manager didn't seem confident that Kruse would be ready for Saturday's showdown. Sheraldo Becker would get the start if Kruse can't play.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Available Saturday Friedrich (COVID-19) is available for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Urs Fischer.
Impact Friedrich is available to return Saturday after dealing with COVID-19 earlier in October. It appears he has cleared protocols and is ready to return.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pawel Wszolek - Returns in cup match Wszolek (foot) made his return in a DFB Pokal match against Waldhof on Tuesday.
Impact Wszolek was on the bench for Tuesday's match, but came off the bench to play a small role as the match went to extra time. The midfielder seemed to be fully healthy and should be an option for Saturday's Herculean task against Bayern Munich.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern handed its heaviest ever Cup loss, 5-0 at Gladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach has knocked Bayern Munich out of the German Cup with a fully deserved 5-0 win in front of its ecstatic fansOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul Jaeckel - Ten interceptions against Stuttgart Jaeckel made 10 tackles in a 1-1 stalemate against VFB Stuttgart on Sunday.
Impact Jaeckel had an impressive day for the visitors. The 23-year-old made 10 interceptions, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Jaeckel also blocked a solitary shot.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - One save against Stuttgart Luthe made one save and conceded a goal in a 1-1 stalemate against VFB Stuttgart on Sunday.
Impact Luthe had a poor game for the visiting team. The 34-year-old made just one save and conceded a goal as well. It was the third occasion in the last five league matches where Luthe failed to keep a clean sheet.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Trimmel - Three key passes against Stuttgart Trimmel provided three key passes in a 1-1 stalemate against VFB Stuttgart on Sunday.
Impact Trimmel had an average game for the visitors. The 34-year-old provided three key passes. Other than that, Trimmel had two shots but none was on target.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi - Scores against Stuttgart Awoniyi scored a goal in a 1-1 stalemate against VFB Stuttgart on Sunday.
Impact Awoniyi had a good game for the visitors. The 24-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his seventh of the league campaign. Other than that, Awoniyi also completed three dribbles.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cologne holds Leverkusen to 2-2 draw in Bundesliga
Anthony Modeste has scored twice to salvage a 2-2 draw for Cologne against Bayer Leverkusen in the BundesligaOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mourinho's Roma humbled 6-1 in ECL; Tottenham also loses
Jose Mourinho’s Roma has been routed 6-1 by Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt in the Europa Conference LeagueOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Union Berlin officials attacked before game in Rotterdam
The president of German soccer club Union Berlin was among a group of team officials that was attacked in the Netherlands before a Europa Conference League game at FeyenoordOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marvin Friedrich - Tests positive for COVID-19 Union Berlin announced Wednesday that Friedrich has tested positive for COVID-19 and is not currently with the team.
Impact Friedrich will have to quarantine now and he will be out for at least Sunday's clash against Stuttgart, possibly the Bayern Munich game the following weekend as well.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sheraldo Becker - Scores goal off bench Becker scored one goal across 17 minutes during a 2-0 win Saturday versus VfL Wolfsburg.
Impact Becker contributed to a goal during both of his last two Bundesliga appearances. Despite being utilized less than Andreas Voglsammer and Kevin Behrens, the Dutchman's successful statistical output indicates he is in contention for game minutes.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Voglsammer - Logs assist off bench Voglsammer recorded one assist across 17 minutes during a 2-0 win Saturday versus VfL Wolfsburg.
Impact Voglsammer contributed to a goal during two of his last three Bundesliga appearances that were not starts. Despite recent success by Kevin Behrens and Sheraldo Becker, the 29-year-old remains Union Berlin's most reliable backup forward.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Attempts five crosses Giesselmann attempted five crosses during a 2-0 win Saturday versus VfL Wolfsburg.
Impact Giesselmann averaged five crosses across his last four Bundesliga appearances. He logged an accurate cross 40 percent of the time, indicating those were not only to improve quantity.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Logs three interceptions again Friedrich recorded three interceptions during a 2-0 win Saturday versus VfL Wolfsburg.
Impact Friedrich recorded three interceptions during four of the Union Berlin team's last seven Bundesliga games. The impressive consistency indicates he is more reliable than all his centre-back teammates.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
