Third again: Magdeburg clearly beats Regensburg
Magdeburg took advantage of their rivals' slip-ups and jumped to third place. Bottom team Regensburg can only keep up in the early stages.
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Magdeburg's Titz after Ulm: "Wanted to play it out too clearly"
In Ulm, 1. FC Magdeburg delivers one of its weakest matches. Nevertheless, their chances of promotion to the Bundesliga remain intact, but the blue-and-whites cannot afford to slip up again.
Magdeburg drops all points in Ulm
1. FC Magdeburg dropped important points in the fight for promotion. In Ulm, the team from the city on the Elbe put in a very poor performance and deservedly lost 1-0.
Magdeburg beats Kaiserslautern and jumps to third place
In the duel for third place, 1. FC Magdeburg welcomed 1. FC Kaiserslautern. In the end, two goals from Baris Atik made the difference and Magdeburg finished third in the table again.
Magdeburg's Atik on promotion battle: "We're under no pressure"
1. FC Magdeburg remain in the promotion race in the second division, but have to let the top three teams pull away a little. The team from the Elbe city continues to seek a balance between stability and attacking power.
Harmless Magdeburg draw 0-0 in Hanover
1. FC Magdeburg were somewhat fortunate to pick up a point in Hanover, which might not be enough in the battle for promotion. Above all, the Titz team did not manage enough offensively for three points.
First win: Carl Zeiss Jena surprises in Cologne
Carl Zeiss Jena has hope in the relegation battle. The promoted team swapped places with the inferior hosts with their first win of the season.
Magdeburg handed out too many gifts against HSV
In the top-of-the-table clash in Bundesliga 2, 1. FC Magdeburg welcome league leaders Hamburger SV. Two early goals conceded quickly turned the game in the visitors' favor, Magdeburg never came back.
Magdeburg's Atik ahead of top duels: "Want to get three points"
1. FC Magdeburg dropped points somewhat unnecessarily against Fürth. The aim now is to keep up the fight for promotion against top teams.
Magdeburg miss out on a 1:1 win in Fürth
1. FC Magdeburg quickly equalized a deficit at SpVgg Greuther Fürth, but then missed the winning goal despite having the upper hand. As a result, FCM slipped down the table in the promotion battle.
Double strike after lightning goal: Mainz shock Leipzig back
After advancing in the cup, Leipzig wanted to continue with a win in the Bundesliga. It was going to be a bitter afternoon against Mainz.
Rose against Mainz with offensive bottlenecks
Former 05 professional Marco Rose has a small offensive problem against the second-best defense in the league. And after just one win from six games, the pressure in the league remains high.
Second division club Magdeburg extends contract with Alexander Nollenberger
Alexander Nollenberger will remain with second division club 1. FC Magdeburg beyond the end of the season. The club extended the contract of the 27-year-old winger, which was due to expire.
No playful finesse: Leipzig in battle mode
Everyone was hoping for a brilliant performance against Heidenheim. In the end, it was pure disappointment. Coach Rose is struggling with his tactics. A solution must be found against Wolfsburg in the cup.
After 0:2 shock: Leipzig only draw against Heidenheim
According to coach Rose and sporting director Schäfer, it wasn't just about winning for the Saxons, but about how. After an embarrassing half in the 2:2 draw against Heidenheim, alarm bells are ringing at RB.
Fresh Leipzig team clear favorites against Heidenheim
The signs are clear for RB Leipzig. A full week of training without international commitments. A clean sheet against an opponent who has not won in six league games.
Too many mistakes: Magdeburg loses in Karlsruhe
1. FC Magdeburg's run in Karlsruhe comes to an end. After five away wins in a row, the FCM lost clearly despite taking the lead due to a lack of consistency in defense.
Rose ahead of Heidenheim game: "Fresher than the opponent"
The signs are clear for RB Leipzig: a full week of training without international pressure, a clean sheet against an opponent who has not won in six league games.
Home misery ended: Magdeburg in the promotion race
After 15 games without a win, 1. FC Magdeburg can celebrate at home again. And against league leaders Cologne of all teams.
Leaders Cologne stumble in Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg had not won in 15 games at home. The first win in almost a year came against league leaders Cologne of all teams.
Augsburg's personnel situation eases ahead of Leipzig game
Several regular players have been missing from FC Augsburg training recently. However, coach Jess Thorup is relaxed about the personnel situation for the match against Leipzig.
Knockout in stoppage time: Magdeburg loses 4-3 to Nuremberg
The eerie streak of 1. FC Magdeburg continues. Even against Nuremberg, the much longed-for first home win did not materialize.
No winner in the East duel, but RB Leipzig felt like losers
RB Leipzig's reaction to the disappointing last Champions League performance? Not a chance. Union Berlin bring the Saxons to the brink of another defeat.
East German clubs demand: Don't always punish pyrotechnics
Few topics are more controversial in soccer than pyrotechnics. Now a large group of clubs is calling for a rethink from the associations.
Magdeburg tops the table despite draw
1. FC Magdeburg remains an enigma at home. The team from the Elbe city also missed out on their first home win of the season against Eintracht Braunschweig, but still jumped to first place.
Internet star Jindaoui: urgently looking for a registrar
Nader Jindaoui actually wants to go to the USA with his family. But now there is apparently a big problem.
Magdeburg now second: 5:2 away win in Elversberg
1. FC Magdeburg concede an early goal at the start of the new year, work their way into the match and turn the game around when outnumbered. Three points at the end.
1. FC Magdeburg with clear test match success against FC Gangwon
1. FC Magdeburg win 5:0 against a B-team from the South Korean runners-up FC Gangwon at the training camp. New signing Alexander Ahl Holmström makes his first appearance and scores immediately.
Away win despite shock: Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf
1. FC Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf, but nobody wants to celebrate. News of an incident at Magdeburg's Christmas market comes in the middle of the game.
"Want a nice finish": Magdeburg anticipation
1. FC Magdeburg finishes the first half of the Bundesliga 2 without a home win. The FCM cannot explain their weakness at home - but they are all the more determined to pick up three points in Düsseldorf.
Magdeburg remain without a home win after 1:1 against Paderborn
Magdeburg were outplayed for a long time against Paderborn, but still took the lead after the break - and ultimately missed out on their first home win of the current season.
Magdeburg discovers crosses and headers
Magdeburg secure their sixth away win of the season in Münster. With two headers from crosses, the team from the city on the Elbe demonstrated a new style. FCM are now ready for leaders Paderborn.
1. FC Magdeburg scrambles to victory in Regensburg
Winning streak broken, catching up with the leaders in the table. 1. FC Magdeburg scored three important points in Regensburg and jumped to sixth place in the table.
Magdeburg's home weakness continues: 0:0 against Ulm
1. FC Magdeburg dominated the game against newly promoted SSV Ulm, but hardly created any goal threat. Magdeburg are still waiting for their first home win since February.
1. FC Magdeburg saves point in Kaiserslautern while short-handed
After taking a 2:0 lead, everything goes against 1. FC Magdeburg. First a controversial penalty, then two yellow-red cards. But the FCM professionals prove to be mentality monsters.
RB Leipzig women continue winning streak
The RB women have won eight times at home this season. That won't change against Hoffenheim either.
First home defeat for Magdeburg: 0:3 against Hannover 96
Magdeburg's home curse continues. The FCM lost a home game against Hannover 96 for the first time after individual mistakes and are now without a win in five home games in a row.
1. FC Magdeburg loses 3-1 to HSV - first defeat of the season
FCM are already clearly behind at half-time in Hamburg. Even more than 30 minutes in superior numbers were not enough to avert the first defeat of the season.
RB Leipzig in Mainz without Seiwald, but with Kampl
At his former club in Mainz, RB coach Rose is forced to make several changes to the squad. Nevertheless, he wants to keep the Saxons' streak alive.
RB Leipzig in Mainz without Seiwald, but with Kampl
At his former club in Mainz, RB coach Rose is forced to make several changes to the squad. Nevertheless, he wants to keep the Saxons' streak alive.
Stadium bans: Politics and soccer plan central office
The issue of stadium bans is to be regulated centrally in Germany in future. This is one of the results of a top-level meeting on violence in soccer in Munich. More is to be done.
RB Leipzig's Seiwald is ruled out for Mainz with muscle problems
Marco Rose is forced to make several changes to the squad at his former club Mainz. Nevertheless, he wants to maintain his streak, even if Mainz would like to be his "fearful opponent".
Rose is looking forward to his buddy Klopp and his "expertise"
After the coup by Red Bull boss Oliver Mintzlaff, Marco Rose directly contacts former coach Jürgen Klopp. Now he reveals how he envisages working with his former coach.
RB Leipzig: Self-confidence and ambition after a successful start
Leipzig go into the international break with a sense of achievement. That has an effect on the confidence of the Saxons. Striker Openda already recognizes a small improvement on the previous season.
RB Leipzig narrowly wins against 1 FC Heidenheim
After the Champions League defeat against Juve, RB returned to the Bundesliga with a sense of achievement. The game in Heidenheim only picks up pace late on. Openda scores a decisive goal.
RB Leipzig aim to extend record run against 1 FC Heidenheim
RB Leipzig travel to Heidenheim with a lot of respect. Despite the double-header for both teams, the RB coach expects fresh teams on the pitch.
1. FC Heidenheim ready for clash against RB Leipzig
Heidenheim will celebrate an international victory on Thursday and Leipzig await in the league on Sunday. FCH coach Schmidt can draw on a full complement of players, while the Saxons will be looking to extend their streak.
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose praises the long-term work of coach Frank Schmidt
RB Leipzig travel to Heidenheim with a lot of respect. For coach Marco Rose, that also has a lot to do with a colleague.
Five facts about RB Leipzig's game in Heidenheim
Heidenheim have never scored against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. But there has been one win against the Saxons under coach Schmidt.
"Not that much of a douche": Selke understands image problem
Davie Selke has already played for several clubs in German professional soccer. The HSV attacker says that he can understand reservations against him. And he has an explanation for this.
1. FC Magdeburg celebrates highest away win at Nuremberg
1. FC Magdeburg remain unbeaten and have recorded the highest away win in League Two. However, coach Titz is not entirely satisfied.
1. FC Magdeburg secure a commanding 4:0 away win against 1. FC Nürnberg
Second-division side 1. FC Magdeburg head into the international break with an away win at 1. FC Nürnberg. Magdeburg controlled the game and this time scored the goals they needed.
1. FC Heidenheim fined after butyric acid attack
In April, unknown persons distributed butyric acid in the visitors' block. The DFB sports court has now passed judgment and condemned 1. FC Heidenheim for unsportsmanlike conduct by its supporters.
Ahmet Arslan moves from 1 FC Magdeburg to Rot-Weiss Essen
Ahmet Arslan is leaving 1. FC Magdeburg and will play for Rot-Weiss Essen in the future.
Second division club Magdeburg signs striker Marusic
1. FC Magdeburg is strengthening its squad with a new center forward from North Macedonia's first division.
1. FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum draw 1:1 in a test
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg celebrates its season opener with a test match against VfL Bochum. The result is a respectable 1:1 draw.
RB Leipzig signs Ouédraogo from Schalke 04
U17 world champion Assan Ouédraogo joins RB Leipzig. A release clause made the transfer possible.
Media: RB Leipzig secures Schalke talent Ouédraogo
Assan Ouédraogo is regarded as the great German hope in midfield. Now RB Leipzig are said to have poached the 18-year-old.
SV Elversberg loan Frederik Jäkel again from RB Leipzig
SV Elversberg will continue to loan central defender Frederik Jäkel from RB Leipzig for the coming season.
SV Elversberg loan central defender Jäkel from RB Leipzig
SV Elversberg extend loan of central defender Frederik Jäkel from RB Leipzig for next season.
Comes from Leipzig: Kaiserslautern gets Sirch
Reinforcement from the regional league for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. A midfielder from Leipzig is the Palatinate club's first transfer.
Darmstadt sign midfielder Will from Dresden
SV Darmstadt have announced their next new signing for the upcoming second division season. Midfielder Paul Will joins from third division club Dresden.
Darmstadt sign midfielder Will from Dresden
SV Darmstadt have announced their next new signing for the upcoming second division season. Midfielder Paul Will joins from third division club Dresden.
1. FC Union Berlin plays first test match in Leipzig ahead of Bundesliga season
1. FC Union Berlin will play its first test match before the upcoming Bundesliga season in Leipzig against BSG Chemie Leipzig. Kick-off is at 3.30 pm.
RB Leipzig women defeat TSG Hoffenheim and dash Champions League hopes
RB Leipzig women win 3:0 against TSG Hoffenheim and destroy their Champions League dreams
RB Leipzig footballers secure their place in the Bundesliga ahead of time
RB Leipzig women win against 1. FC Nürnberg and secure their place in the Bundesliga ahead of time.
Outnumbered: Leipzig concede a late 1-1 draw in Hoffenheim
RB Leipzig let victory slip from their grasp late on at TSG Hoffenheim. The draw could still be too little for the hosts in the race for an international spot.
Victory in Rostock: Magdeburg halts downward trend
1. FC Magdeburg had gone six games in a row without a win. In the basement duel with Hansa Rostock, the streak ends at the right time.
Victory in Rostock: Magdeburg halts downward trend
1. FC Magdeburg had gone six games in a row without a win. In the basement duel with Hansa Rostock, the streak ends at the right time.
Police investigate after butyric acid attack in Heidenheim
The protest action by unknown persons at the match against RB Leipzig not only annoys Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt. The police are also looking into the incident.
Leipzig ready for BVB: top four remains the goal
RB want to stay ahead of Dortmund, even if fifth place could be enough to qualify for the Champions League. The win in Heidenheim gives them further confidence for the direct duel with BVB.
Leipzig ready for BVB: top four remains the goal
RB want to stay ahead of Dortmund, even if fifth place could be enough to qualify for the Champions League. The win in Heidenheim gives them further confidence for the direct duel with BVB.
"Was it more relaxed?": Rose and space provide amusement
Leipzig coach Marco Rose's unusual place in the stands during the win in Heidenheim puts him in the spotlight. When defender David Raum talks about it, the coach listens carefully.
Openda scores late: Leipzig fight for victory in Heidenheim
RB struggles on the Ostalb, but ultimately wins and consolidates fourth place in the table. The suspended coach watches the game from the stands and the goalscorer makes the difference.
RB Leipzig remain on course for the Champions League thanks to a late Openda goal
RB Leipzig win against Heidenheim thanks to Openda's goal and consolidate fourth place in the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig fans confronted with butyric acid attack at away game in Heidenheim
RB Leipzig fans affected by butyric acid attack at away game in Heidenheim; cleaning before the start of the game
RB Leipzig ahead of decisive clash against 1 FC Heidenheim
Preliminary match for RB Leipzig against 1 FC Heidenheim to secure Champions League qualification
Coach Frank Schmidt wants to fulfill his contract with 1 FC Heidenheim
Coach Frank Schmidt plans to fulfill his contract at 1. FC Heidenheim and rules out possible offers. He emphasizes credibility and reliability.
Coach duo Kurth and Zickler take over for Rose at RB Leipzig after yellow card suspension
In the Bundesliga match against 1. FC Heidenheim, Marco Kurth and Alexander Zickler will take over from Marco Rose, who is suspended.
Nil-nil at Elversberg: Magdeburg miss out on longed-for win
1. FC Magdeburg just can't score any more goals. That's why they only managed a draw in Elversberg. Both clubs have now been waiting several games for a goal.
Robin Zentner becomes RB Leipzig's favorite opponent
Goalkeeper Robin Zentner of FSV Mainz 05 once again keeps a clean sheet against RB Leipzig and becomes the opponent's favorite opponent.
Nonsense: RB coach Rose criticizes video referee
The video referee intervenes twice in the match between Leipzig and Mainz, and Marco Rose thinks he should have done it once more. The coach talks himself into a rage after the 0-0 draw.
Christoph Baumgartner scores record goal for the national team - starting eleven for RB Leipzig
Thanks to his record-breaking goal for the Austrian national team, Christoph Baumgartner will start for RB Leipzig against FSV Mainz 05.
After record goal: Baumgartner moves into Leipzig's starting eleven
Christoph Baumgartner scores for Austria after just seven seconds, faster than anyone before him. He will be in the starting eleven against Mainz on Saturday.
RB Leipzig can call on captain Orban against Mainz 05
RB Leipzig can call on captain Willi Orban for the game against Mainz 05 after he recovered from an injury. Lukas Klostermann is also an option for the team again.
Five facts about RB Leipzig's match against FSV Mainz 05
Leipzig continue their campaign against Mainz after the international break. The visitors arrive with a particularly poor away record.
Coach Marco Rose reacts to hate chants at the match against 1. FC Köln
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose speaks out against hate chants and calls for unity instead of division
5:1 in Cologne: Leipzig takes the lead in clash with Dortmund
Nine days ago, RB Leipzig was eliminated from the Champions League. However, with performances like the clear victory in Cologne, Leipzig will soon reappear.
Five facts about RB Leipzig's match at 1 FC Köln
RB Leipzig's record against 1. FC Köln is positive. A win is also a must for the Saxons on Friday evening.
Five facts about RB Leipzig's match at 1 FC Köln
RB Leipzig's record against 1. FC Köln is positive. A win is also a must for the Saxons on Friday evening.
1. FC Magdeburg parts ways with Hoßmang at the end of the season
Thomas Hoßmaang was primarily responsible for youth development at 1. FC Magdeburg for ten years. He will lose his position as head of the NLZ in the summer.
1. FC Magdeburg holds SC Paderborn to a 0-0 draw while short-handed
For the first time this season, FCM went two games in a row without conceding a goal, but struggled with their own performance in the 0-0 draw in Paderborn and a red card for striker Luca Schuler.
Two-match ban for Braunschweig defender Kurucay
The DFB sports court punishes Braunschweig's Kurucay with a two-match ban. This means he will miss an important match against a rival in the relegation battle.
Goalscorer Aaronson replaces Volland at Union
Brendon Aaronson is rewarded for his debut goal in the Bundesliga with a starting appearance. The US international is back in the Union Berlin starting line-up on Saturday for the first time in more than a month. Against 1. FC Heidenheim on Saturday (3.30pm/Sky), the attacker will replace Kevin Voll ..
Nuremberg coach ahead of 272nd Franconian derby: "It's something awesome"
It's derby time in Franconia. 1. FC Nürnberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth meet for the 272nd time. How is Nuremberg's recently ailing young star Uzun faring?
Fürth after three defeats: Franconian derby not inconvenient
After three defeats, SpVgg Greuther Fürth are looking forward to the most important game in Franconia. Coach Zorniger emphasizes the importance - it's also about the derby atmosphere.
Franconian derby between 1 FC Nuremberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Both teams are at operating temperature ahead of the 272nd Franconian derby. Coaches comment on the emotional encounter in Bundesliga 2.
Five facts about Hertha BSC's game at Braunschweig
Many professionals are back, as is success. Hertha now want to make the next leap in the table at relegation candidates Braunschweig. But the Lower Saxons are in a good mood.
Hertha-Ultra about protest: "Glad it's over"
After weeks of fan protests against an investor in German professional soccer, the DFL halts the process. The Hertha ultras are happy - and want to concentrate on soccer again.
Hertha extends with fan favorite Reese: Contract until 2028
Fabian Reese is the Hertha fans' favorite. He impresses on and off the pitch. The 26-year-old has now extended his contract. But that is no guarantee that he will stay in Berlin.