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After their 1-1 draw with PSV Eindhoven in Europe midweek, Bayer Leverkusen turn their attention to the Bundesliga once again as 1.FC Union Berlin come to town for Matchday 6.
For the hosts, last weekend’s match-winner Ernest Poku keeps his place behind Christian Kofane leading the line. Union call upon Andras Schäfer in midfield and Woo-Yeong Jeong who replaces Ilyas Ansah.
With around an hour to go before kickoff, the confirmed Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin lineups have been announced – and you can find the official starting XIs below.
Flekken – Quansah, Badé, Tapsoba – Vázquez, Fernandez, Garcia, Grimaldo – Tillman, Poku – Kofane
Rønnow – Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite – Trimmel, Khedira, Schäfer, Köhn – Burke, Jeong – Ilic
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
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