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Facundo Medina scores in Bayer Leverkusen win over Union Berlin

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Facundo Medina scores in Bayer Leverkusen win over Union Berlin

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Facundo Medina made his first start for Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, scoring in a 4–0 win against 1. FC Union Berlin. The defender joined the club from Olympique Marseille this summer and earned praise from his new teammates and staff for his performance. Ibrahim Maza described the newcomer as a fierce and aggressive player, while Patrik Schick noted his ability on the ball despite his physical style. Simon Rolfes, the managing director for sport at Bayer Leverkusen, stated that the team benefits from the aggressiveness Medina displayed during the match. The convincing victory marks an immediate impact for the summer arrival as he adjusts to the squad.

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•Facundo Medina scored in his first start for Bayer Leverkusen.
•Bayer Leverkusen defeated 1. FC Union Berlin 4–0 on Saturday.
•Medina previously played for Olympique Marseille before moving this summer.
•Teammates and staff lauded the defender for his aggressive and physical approach.

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Having joined Bayer Leverkusen from Olympique Marseille over the summer, Facundo Medina made his first start for the German club against 1. FC Union Berlin on Saturday and got on the scoresheet in Die...
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