Werder Bremen's 4-1 victory over Union Berlin was a masterclass in clinical finishing and relentless pressure. Despite going down to a first-half penalty, Bremen's well-organized defense and incisive counterattacks proved too much for the 10-man hosts.

The turning point came in the 19th minute when Union's András Schäfer was sent off for a reckless challenge, leaving his side a man down for the majority of the match. Werder Bremen capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Ōscar Deman and Jens Stage scoring before half-time to put the visitors in control.

Bremen's dominance was reflected in the possession statistics, with the away team controlling 74% of the ball and completing 90% of their 716 passes. In contrast, Union managed just 26% possession and a meager 63% pass accuracy. Werder's ability to dictate the tempo and move the ball quickly exploited the gaps left by Union's reduced numbers.

The final nail in Union's coffin came in the 66th minute, when Maximilian Grull scored Werder's third goal to effectively seal the three points. A late strike from substitute Pavle Covic added further gloss to the scoreline, highlighting Bremen's ruthless efficiency in front of goal. This tactical victory for Werder Bremen was built on their discipline, clinical finishing, and the ability to capitalize on their numerical advantage.