Miguel Gutiérrez needed 43 seconds to shape Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 home win over Union Berlin. The 25-year-old left-back drove to the byline and cut the ball back for Equi Fernández, setting the tone for a complete attacking display at the BayArena.
Miguel Gutiérrez makes an early mark at Leverkusen
Leverkusen signed the Spanish defender this summer after sporting director Simon Rolfes had tracked him for months, including during his time at Girona. Rolfes described Gutiérrez as the club’s preferred target. The former Real Madrid academy player has settled quickly under coach Carles Martínez Novell.
Against Union, Gutiérrez created a second goal with a curling left-footed delivery for Facundo Medina after combining with Aleix García and carrying the ball forward. Patrick Schick also went close from another of his crosses, only to be denied by a strong save. The Czech forward has already praised the defender’s delivery, saying his crossing ability is “really incredible”.
Gutiérrez completed 48 of 54 passes, including 26 from 29 in the final third. He made three key passes, had 73 touches and reached 29.2 km/h. He also contributed to the clean sheet. His average of 8.9 crosses per match underlines how high he operates from left-back; his heat map against Union resembled that of a winger rather than a conventional full-back.
The player from Pinto is already among the Bundesliga’s notable performers for assists, progressive carries and key passes. Leverkusen have added a left-back who can control a flank and supply their forwards without delay.
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