Union-Köpenick celebrates 4-1 victory – legends shine on the pitch!

Union-Köpenick celebrates 4-1 victory – legends shine on the pitch!

The legends of 1. FC Union Berlin impressively demonstrated their class in an exciting encounter on July 21, 2025 in Bernau. Under the direction of the young referee, the game began at 3 p.m. with cautious tactics from both teams, which initially did not allow any major chances. Before the match, team leader Dirk Jürschik commented on the physical condition of the players, who had played ten games in the past seven weeks and felt correspondingly tired.

The first exciting moment came in the 24th minute when Ronny Jank made it 1-0 for Köpenick with a deflected shot. The game remained fast-paced until half-time, but without any further significant chances. In the second half, the substitution of former player Torsten Mattuschka provided a breath of fresh air. He had previously been enthusiastic about signing autographs. Just two minutes after the restart, Jan-Phillip Schindler found the gap and increased the score to 2-0 before the hosts scored the next goal five minutes later.

Strong from the legends

Despite conceding a goal, Oskar Kosche, the goalkeeper of the Union legends, showed a remarkable performance and remained insurmountable. Mattuschka didn't let himself be stopped and made several strong moves, including a great free kick in the 57th minute. His decisive contribution came in the 60th minute when he assisted Björn Brunnemann, who made it 3-1.

Shortly before the final whistle, Mattuschka crowned his performance with a goal of his own, making the final score 4-1. After the game, there was a celebration with the fans and employees, and Jürschik thanked Martin Strauß for looking after the Iron Legends.

Prospects for the Bundesliga

A look into the future makes Union fans sit up and take notice. As the Berliner Kurier reports, the Köpenick team will start the second half of the season with a home game against TSG Hoffenheim on January 21, 2026. Ronny Nikol and Torsten Mattuschka, two of the Union legends, are really excited about the start of the second half of the season. Nikol points out that the start against Hoffenheim could be crucial for the rest of the season, and although the first half of the season was strong, a single-digit place in the table is the realistic goal.

Both former players are determined to stay in the Bundesliga and improve the TV money table. Despite pressure from big-name teams like Dortmund and Leverkusen, Nikol remains optimistic and dreams of returning to Europe, while also emphasizing the need for a reality check. After all, Union is still active in all three competitions—Bundesliga, DFB Cup and Europa League. The round of 16 against Wolfsburg is coming up in the DFB Cup, and the challenge in the Europa League against Ajax Amsterdam also promises to be exciting.

The coming months may decide whether the team will return to the big European stage.