Leverkusen's Argentine duo spark first Bundesliga win

Two Argentine goalscorers set the tone as Leverkusen's Spanish-speaking reset pays off at home.

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What happened. Bayer Leverkusen secured their first Bundesliga victory of 2026/27 against Union Berlin, with Argentine goalscorers Facundo Medina and Ezequiel Fernández leading the way.

• Summer signing Facundo Medina scored on his first start with his first shot.
• Ezequiel Fernández netted the earliest goal of the season after 43 seconds.
• Medina featured five times at the 2026 World Cup, including the final.

“I’m truly very happy. Honestly, I’m happy for the team, for the group, and for the effort we showed.”

— Facundo Medina

The win marks a fresh start under Carles Martínez, with Spanish-speaking players key to the new approach.

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