Union Berlin

2023 - 2 - 19

Post cover — Image courtesy of "The Washington Post"

Union Berlin misses chance to take over as Bundesliga leader (The Washington Post)

Borussia Dortmund could move level on points with Bayern and Union by beating Hertha Berlin in the late game. Also later, Bayer Leverkusen was hosting Mainz.

“We had a harder time starting the match than we imagined. The 21-year-old Adeyemi had opened the scoring with his heel eight minutes before. The Germany forward went off in the 35th minute with what looked like a left ankle injury.

Highlights of Union Berlin 0x0 Schalke 04 (VAVEL.com)

Follow game Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 live updates coverage, stream information, score and result online, prediction, TV channel, lineups and time of the ...

[Bundesliga](https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2022/05/23/1112577-ricardo-pepi-returns-home-to-fc-dallas.html)and can take the lead of the [Bundesliga](https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2020/06/16/1024224-timo-werner-quits-on-rb-leipzig-will-skip-champions-league.html)in case of victory, since [Bayern](https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2022/03/18/1105526-real-madrid-to-face-chelsea-as-uefa-champions-league-quarterfinal-draw-made.html)was defeated to Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday (18). On the other hand, [Schalke 04](https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2016/07/25/673557-germany-olympic-roster-m.html), which lives the opposite moment, being at the bottom of the Bundesliga and fighting to not fall. Schalke 04 are bottom of the Bundesliga with only 12 points, far behind second worst Hertha Berlin. They came closest to winning by sending three of their shots in the right direction while Ajax did not bother their goalkeeper (Ronnow) once. He put in a superior performance in the confrontation. It is worth remembering that in the next round of the Bundesliga, on February 26, Bayern has direct confrontation against Union Berlin, at the rival's home.

1. FC Union Berlin vs. Schalke 04 - Football Match Report - February ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Get a report of the 1. FC Union Berlin vs. Schalke 04 2022-23 German Bundesliga football match.

[Bayern Munich](/football/team?id=132), who lost 3-2 to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday. [Borussia Dortmund](/football/team?id=124), third on 40, are in action against [Hertha Berlin](/football/team?id=129) later. [Union Berlin](http://www.espn.com/team/_/id/598/fc-union-berlin) missed the chance to seize the lead in the Bundesliga after stumbling to a goalless draw against struggling visitors [Schalke](/football/team?id=133) on Sunday to stay in second place on goal difference and end their perfect run this year.

Pefok's Union Berlin are serious contenders for the Bundesliga title (The18)

Union Berlin are having a fairy tale season with USMNT striker Jordan Pefok playing a key role.

19), in the Europa League playoff against Ajax (0-0 after the first leg) and as of Matchday 21, sit second and with a chance to dethrone Bayern at the top of table. Let's just hope the USMNT's very own helps provide the ending to what would be a fairy tale of a season. Union Berlin are currently in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals (draw on Feb.

Union Berlin could go top of the Bundesliga with a win against ... (Interesting Football)

Union has won five consecutive league games. However, a decisive result would help to reclaim the top spot from Bayern Munich. Visitors Schalke 04 are bottom of ...

A mix of individual brilliance and teamwork has helped Union Berlin throughout the season. However, there’s a window of opportunity for the capital city club. Bayern Munich has been inconsistent lately in the domestic scene despite their exploits in Europe.

Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 LIVE: Bundesliga latest score, goals and ... (AOL)

Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown. Story ...

Union Berlin vs Schalke live stream: How to watch Bundesliga ... (101 Great Goals)

The second-placed side did draw 0-0 with Ajax in midweek, although they will now be favoured to advance through the Europa League play-offs with the Dutch ...

Urs Fischer’s Union will need to win if they want to reach the summit of German football, but Schalke will remain last regardless of anything. Where to watch Union Berlin vs Schalke in the UK & USA On paper, and at home, Union would be embarrassed with anything but a convincing win.

Union Berlin stumbles to 0-0 against bottom club Schalke (Sportstar)

Union, which had won its previous six matches in all competitions in 2023, had far too few chances against the bottom side which has now played four ...

Borussia Dortmund, third on 40, is in action against Hertha Berlin later. Schalke is in last place on 13. The result left it in second place on 43 points, the same as leaders Bayern Munich, which lost 3-2 to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.

Union drop to third after 0-0 home draw with strugglers Schalke (Reuters)

BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Union Berlin missed the chance to move top of the Bundesliga after stumbling to a 0-0 draw against bottom side Schalke 04 on ...

Pefok's Union Berlin are serious contenders for the Bundesliga title (The18)

Union Berlin are having a fairy tale season with USMNT striker Jordan Pefok playing a key role.

Union Berlin misses chance to take over as Bundesliga leader (WJFW-TV)

The 10-time defending champion slumped to a 3-2 loss at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday and leads because of its vastly superior goal difference. Borussia ...

Union Berlin misses chance to take over as Bundesliga leader after ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Borussia Dortmund could move level on points with Bayern and Union by beating Hertha Berlin in the late game. Also later, Bayer Leverkusen was hosting Mainz.

It was Schalke's fourth consecutive 0-0 draw and the first game league game in six that Union did not win this year. Borussia Dortmund could move level on points with Bayern and Union by beating Hertha Berlin in the late game. BERLIN (AP) -- Union Berlin missed the chance to capitalize on a Bayern Munich defeat and take over as Bundesliga leader on Sunday after being held 0-0 by last-place Schalke.

Union Berlin misses chance to take over as Bundesliga leader (USA TODAY)

Borussia Dortmund could move level on points with Bayern and Union by beating Hertha Berlin in the late game. Also later, Bayer Leverkusen was hosting Mainz.

It was Schalke’s fourth consecutive 0-0 draw and the first game league game in six that Union did not win this year. Borussia Dortmund could move level on points with Bayern and Union by beating Hertha Berlin in the late game. BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin missed the chance to capitalize on a Bayern Munich defeat and take over as Bundesliga leader on Sunday after being held 0-0 by last-place Schalke.

1. FC Union Berlin vs. Schalke 04 - Football Match Report - February ... (ESPN)

Get a report of the 1. FC Union Berlin vs. Schalke 04 2022-23 German Bundesliga football match.

[Bayern Munich](/soccer/team?id=132), who lost 3-2 to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday. [Jordan](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/98237/Jordán), under pressure from two defenders, sent a [Sheraldo Becker](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/195027/Sheraldo-Becker) cutback from close range over the bar. [Union Berlin](https://www.espn.com/team/_/id/598/fc-union-berlin) missed the chance to seize the lead in the Bundesliga after stumbling to a goalless draw against struggling visitors [Schalke](/soccer/team?id=133) on Sunday to stay in second place on goal difference and end their perfect run this year.

Union Berlin miss chance to go top of Bundesliga in draw with Schalke (thescore.com)

Pefok skied a tough chance high over the bar from close range on 81 minutes as Union missed the opportunity to leapfrog league leaders Bayern Munich into first.

Jordan's late miss was the home side's best chance as they toiled after the break, and tempers flared late on after a clash of heads in the Schalke box. Schalke looked the more dangerous side in the second half, with Union appearing to be running on empty after their Europa League draw with Ajax last Thursday. Union Berlin miss chance to go top of Bundesliga in draw with Schalke

Union Berlin miss chance to go top of Bundesliga in draw with Schalke (thescore.com)

Pefok skied a tough chance high over the bar from close range on 81 minutes as Union missed the opportunity to leapfrog league leaders Bayern Munich into first.

Bayern Munich's lineup options against Union Berlin as shaping up (Bavarian Football Works)

Julian Nagelsmann might have some key lineup decisions to make vs. Union Berlin.

Kingsley Coman, on the other hand, will definitely be available against Union on Sunday. A decision on whether Sadio Mané will be in the squad against Union will be made shortly before the game. The same applies to (Noussair) Mazraoui, who will resume team training on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin: How do the two unlikely title rivals ... (Bundesliga.com - official website)

Goal difference is all that separates Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich and third-placed Union Berlin ahead of their top-of-the-table clash at the Allianz ...

[Janik Haberer](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/janik-haberer) has been a revelation since joining the club in the summer and he has formed a solid allegiance with [Rani Khedira](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/rani-khedira). [Kevin Behrens](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kevin-behrens) and/or [Jordan](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/jordan) provide the target-man muscle alongside Becker and Union are a major threat from set-pieces - scoring 15 times from dead-ball situations already this term. Kimmich and [Leon Goretzka](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/leon-goretzka) are typically the first-choice central midfield pairing, but starting roles in the wide and forward areas have become less predictable. The Bayern tactician then deployed a 4-2-3-1 for the trip to Union, but a combination of injuries and the January loan signing of [Joao Cancelo](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/where-will-joao-cancelo-fit-in-at-bayern-munich-nagelsmann-man-city-guardiola-22496) has seen Nagelsmann change tact. [Aissa Laidouni](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/aissa-laidouni) is rapidly settling following his January transfer, which has helped, and Becker's pace is frequently used to stretch defences on the counter. [Joshua Kimmich](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/joshua-kimmich) pulled one back three minutes later and there would be nothing to separate the two sides come the final whistle. A [six-match unbeaten start to 2023](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/union-berlin-schalke-live-team-news-match-stats-yoshida-juranovic-frey-becker-22682) (W5, D1) makes them one of the most in-form teams on the continent and they, like their illustrious Matchday 22 rivals, are still in both domestic and European cup competitions. [Urs Fischer](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/union-berlin-coach-urs-fischer-signs-new-contract-21380)'s side have improved with every passing year in the Bundesliga - ending up 11th in their first campaign before backing that up with seventh and fifth-placed finishes in each of their last two seasons. [Bayern](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/fc-bayern-muenchen) are pretty much where you would expect them to be after 21 rounds of matches – [looking down on the rest of the Bundesliga](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/table) and in pole position to land an 11th-successive [Meisterschale](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/german-soccer-dictionary-meaning-definition-translation-term-phrase-2773-1262). [Augsburg are the only other team to have beaten them](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/augsburg-bayern-munich-live-team-news-match-stats-mane-sane-muller-musiala-21269) - and the only one to have stopped them from scoring in over three years - while they have recorded just three wins from six league matches since the turn of the year. This season's Matchday 5 meeting at the An der Alten Försterei ended in a 1-1 draw, with Union taking a 12th-minute lead through [Sheraldo Becker](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/sheraldo-becker). [continue to defy expectations](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/union-berlin-from-east-german-also-rans-to-bundesliga-leaders-21264) and have emerged as a genuine threat to Bayern's crown.

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