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Union Berlin beats Leipzig 3-1 in Bundesliga with second-half flurry

Union Berlin has defeated Red Bull Leipzig 3-1 in the Bundesliga after a flurry goals early in the second half

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Earns assist Trimmel assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 victory versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Trimmel came off the bench with just 31 minutes to play and recorded an assist, finding Ilyas Ansah in the 64th minute. This marks the midfielder's second assist of the season, accounting for all of his goal contributions this campaign. He will likely return to his starting role next contest after the assist, with 11 starts in 13 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Main creator for Union Trimmel crossed five times (three accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Trimmel was held off the scoresheet, but led Union in both crosses and chances created during the victory. The wing-back has combined for 21 crosses and seven chances created over his last three appearances as he returned from a one-match suspension Sunday.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ban over Trimmel is no loner suspended and is an option for his club moving forward.

Impact Trimmel had to serve a one-game ban and isback from his time on the sidelines, available for the team after the break. He should reclaim a spot in the starting XI moving forward, starting in all but one match that he was available for this season, with eight starts in nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Trimmel is suspended for one game due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Trimmel will have to sit out the club's next contest after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season Saturday, banned for one game due to yellow card accumulation. He has started in all but one game this season, so this is going to force a change. That said, Janik Haberer or Tom Rothe will be his likely replacements on the right side of the defense.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Main creator for Union Trimmel took an off target shot, crossed 12 times (two accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Trimmel was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Union leading his side in crosses and chances created. The defender has just one goal involvement so far this season and has combined for seven chances created and 24 crosses over his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Trimmel (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Werder Bremen.

Impact Trimmel trained with almost no limitations during the week, so it's not surprising to see him in the starting lineup. The wing-back has been a regular starter for Union and has been in the lineup in every game so far this season, either as a right-back or right wing-back.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Trains almost fully Monday Trimmel (thigh) trained almost fully on Monday, suggesting the injury he suffered in Friday's clash against Gladbach was only minor, according to Kicker.

Impact Trimmel trained almost fully on Monday after suffering a thigh injury in Friday's clash that forced him off before the break. The right midfielder will likely be monitored throughout the week but appears in a good position to be available for Friday's match against Werder Bremen. If he ultimately misses the game, Janik Haberer could see increased playing time while he recovers.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Friday Trimmel was brought off with an apparent injury during Friday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Trimmel made it 40 minutes into Friday's clash before he couldn't carry on. The midfielder was replaced by Janik Haberer, who isn't a like-for-like change, but could see more minutes in a shifted formation. Trimmel will have a week to recover before an Oct. 24 trip to Bremen.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in Sunday's draw Trimmel generated nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Hamburger SV. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Trimmel recorded nine crosses in Sunday's goalless draw, his third time in the last four matches reaching that mark. He also created four chances for the third time this season, however he has still not recorded an assist. He played well on the defensive end in the clean sheet as well, recording one tackle, one interception and three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Trimmel registered 12 crosses (four accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Trimmel registered the most crosses and also created four opportunities. Defensively, he made five clearances and one interception. He has created nine chances in three games and recorded 30 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lead team in crosses, corners Trimmel registered one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Trimmel marked team-highs Sunday for Union Berlin with 11 attempted crosses (four accurate) and five corners as Berlin fell in a resounding 3-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. He created four chances throughout his 64-minute performance. In addition to his attacking output, the full-back tracked back to add two tackles (two won) and two clearances to the team's defensive effort. Trimmel has started in each of Union Berlin's first two Bundesliga fixtures to begin the 2025 - 2026 Bundesliga campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses, four corners Trimmel registered seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th minute.

Impact Offensively, Trimmel continued to show just how active he can be on the flank. The right-back recently attempted more crosses than he successfully logged passes. During the 2024-25 Bundesliga, Trimmel averaged 5.2 crosses and 2.5 corners per appearance.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses from bench Trimmel registered five crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Trimmel was only an option off the bench Saturday, his first match missing a start since March 2. However, he would still see 29 minutes of work, notching five crosses in his short time on the field. His campaign ends with three goal contributions in 26 appearances (20 starts), adding 35 chances created and 111 crosses.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Bremen Trimmel assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Trimmel reccorded his third assist of the season Saturday, all of which have come in his last eight matches. It came in the 37th minute when his cross connected with Tom Rothe's header to cut the deficit to 3-2. It was one of six chances he created in the match, setting a new season high. He played well on the defensive end too as he won one tackle, intercepted one pass, made five clearances and won two duels before he was subbed off in the 72nd minute for David Preu.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in draw Trimmel generated five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Trimmel sent a minimum of five crosses for the fifth time in seven outings and is up to 36 crosses and 12 accurate crosses over that span. This also marked his third straight game accounting for a chance created, totaling seven in that stretch. On the defensive side, he earned a tackle won for the third straight game and has five in that period.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets assist in complete performance Trimmel logged an assist on one of Union Berlin's four goals in Saturday's 4-4 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact It was a stellar showing across the board for Trimmel, who had seven crosses (six accurate), four chances created, three corner kicks and four tackles. Trimmel should be just as active in all phases against relegation-bound VfL Bochum next Sunday, as the side has conceded 62 goals in league play.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension with Union Trimmel has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club for at least one more year, the club announced. "Christopher embodies Union like no other player. He is a rol...

Impact Trimmel will remain at the club for a twelfth season after signing a new contract extension with Union Berlin and will further expand his legacy as captain and the most capped player in club history after surpassing the 350-game mark. He has made 21 appearances this season with one assist and 24 chances created.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Substituted off Trimmel registered nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Wolfsburg.

Impact Trimmel registered the most crosses in his team, made 14 passes and recorded two clearances and a block. He has accumulated 21 clearances, two interceptions and two tackles in the last four games, and also provided an assist.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist Trimmel assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Trimmel tallied a single assist, though he had plenty of volume throughout Sunday's win. The midfielder was busy from open play and set-pieces and was a main focal point of the attack getting forward. Trimmel will be tested heavily in the final match before the break, against Munich.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper Rönnow the hero for Union Berlin as it claims unlikely 2-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt

Frederik Rönnow has saved a last-minute penalty for Union Berlin to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 and stay away from the Bundesliga’s relegation zone on Sunday

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

One-match ban over Trimmel is no longer banned and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Trimmel is back from his ban after picking up a fifth yellow card this season, as he served his suspension last contest. He will likely see a bench spot next contest, as he hasn't started in the club's past five games. However, he will hope to earn back a starting spot soon, starting in 11 of his 16 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Trimmel will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Trimmel accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for Saturday's match against Gladbach. His absence shouldn't affect the starting squad, as he hasn't started a game since mid-January.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses in loss Trimmel registered six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Trimmel led Union Berlin in crosses during the match, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The right-back took five of their seven corner kicks. He also did well defense, leading them in blocks and making the second-most clearances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in eight crosses Trimmel took one shot (on goal), crossed eight times (two accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 0-0 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Trimmel was held off the scoresheet, but led Union with eight crosses in the match. The veteran wing-back has combined for three shots, six chances created and 16 crosses over his last three starts, but remains without a goal involvement this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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