Miguel Gutiérrez provides two assists for Bayer Leverkusen against Union Berlin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen signed Miguel Gutiérrez this summer to replace outgoing left-back Alejandro Grimaldo, who departed for Atlético. The 24-year-old Gutiérrez joined the Bundesliga club from Napoli in a deal worth €30 million. In the home match against Union Berlin, he recorded two assists to help secure the result. Ignacio Fernandes scored in the first minute of play, followed by a goal from Facundo Medina in the 28th minute. Alejandro Grimaldo, his predecessor, recorded 31 assists during his three seasons at the club. Bayer Leverkusen management opted for a like-for-like replacement in the position following the high-profile transfer of the former top star.
- •Bayer Leverkusen signed Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli for €30 million this summer.
- •Alejandro Grimaldo left Bayer Leverkusen for Atlético after recording 31 assists in three seasons.
- •Miguel Gutiérrez provided assists for goals by Ignacio Fernandes and Facundo Medina against Union Berlin.
- •Ignacio Fernandes scored the opening goal in the first minute of the match.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — 👑 Who needs Grimaldo?! The Bundesliga has a new assist king
"One Spaniard out, another Spaniard in: That seems to be more or less how Bayer Leverkusen views the left-back position.Top star Alejandro Grimaldo, who racked up an impressive 31 assists over the last...
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