Enner Valencia and Baku Boost Union Berlin's Rank with VfL Wolfsburg's Victory Over Union Berlin

Updated:2026-01-15 07:42    Views:80

On Sunday, Enner Valencia and Baku boosted Union Berlin's chances of securing a place in the Europa League play-offs as they secured a 1-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg.

Valencia, who scored the only goal of the game, was named man-of-the-match for his performance. The forward, who joined Union from Wolfsburg last summer, has been a key player for the team this season.

The victory means that Union now have a chance to secure a spot in Europe's elite club competition next year after finishing second in the Bundesliga table. The win also puts them level on points with Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig, who both finished above them in the league.

Union coach Marco Rose praised Valencia's performance, saying: "He is a great player and he gave us a big boost today. He scored a fantastic goal and he worked really hard all game."

VfL Wolfsburg manager Karl-Heinz Riedl admitted that his side had struggled against Union this season, but said that it was too early to write off their chances of qualifying for the Europa League.

"We were not at our best, but we still managed to get a point," he said. "We will take it home and work on our mistakes and try to improve in the coming weeks."

Overall, the victory was a huge boost for Union and their fans, who will be hoping that they can continue their good form into the new season. With Valencia and Baku leading the way, there is no doubt that Union will be one of the teams to watch out for in the Bundesliga next season.