Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG final score, result (UEFA Europa League): Florian Wirtz became the hero

Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG Highlights

Leverkusen started the game strongly with a seven-match winning streak in all competitions. They created several chances early on, with Wirtz forcing a save from Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Anthony Moris and then shooting wide. However, the visitors also posed a threat and hit the woodwork through Lazare Amani, while Lukas Hradecky made some important saves for Leverkusen.

Both teams continued to battle it out in the second half, with Saint-Gilloise taking the lead through Victor Boniface. Hradecky had to be alert again to prevent Yorbe Vertessen from doubling the visitors' lead. However, Leverkusen managed to regain momentum towards the end of the match and equalized through a powerful strike from Wirtz after receiving a pass from substitute Sardar Azmoun. 

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG Highlights

Then, they continued to push for a late winner, but were unable to find the back of the net. Despite the draw, Leverkusen will be confident heading into the decisive return leg in Belgium next week.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG Summary

Bayer Leverkusen managed to avoid a potential exit in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final stage for the fourth consecutive time, as they secured a 1-1 draw against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the first leg. Florian Wirtz scored a late stunner to equalize and marginally improve Die Werkself's chances of progressing.

Under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen has shown great form in both the Bundesliga and Europa League, with their recent victory against Ferencváros in the Round of 16 being a testament to their strength. Leverkusen began the game with their trademark high energy and quick counterattacks, which led to a missed opportunity for Wirtz.

However, Saint-Gilloise were not to be underestimated and Victor Boniface's scintillating run and strike earned them a corner, which almost resulted in a goal when Ismaël Kandouss hit the bar. Leverkusen had their own missed opportunity when Hincapié failed to head Frimpong's floated ball into the open goal, after a misjudgment by Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Anthony Moris, leaving the scoreline level at half-time.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG Summary

Both teams had been on long unbeaten runs, but it was the away team who showed more determination after the break. It didn't take long for them to score, as Teddy Teuma found Victor Boniface in the box, and the Nigerian striker put his team ahead with a powerful shot that beat Leverkusen's Lukáš Hrádecký. The home team, who had won their previous seven matches in all competitions, were stunned, but they fought back and tried to find a way past Union SG's solid defense. However, the visitors' offside trap was difficult to beat.

Xabi Alonso's men did not give up, and they finally scored with a beautiful goal from Florian Wirtz, who received a pass from Sardar Azmoun and curled the ball into the far corner from outside the box. Although the draw ended Leverkusen's impressive winning streak, they will be pleased to have scored a crucial goal that gives them hope for the second leg in Brussels. Meanwhile, Union SG can take confidence from their previous round's victory over Union Berlin, where they also bounced back from conceding a late equalizer in the first leg.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Teddy Teuma (Royale Union SG)

Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG final score

Goals

• Royale Union SG: 0-1 Boniface 51' (assist: Teuma)
• Bayer Leverkusen: 1-1 Wirtz 82' (assist: Azmoun)

Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG confirmed line-ups

Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union SG confirmed line-ups

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