Unimaginative against walls: Leipzig's unsolvable puzzle
When the opposition stonewalls, it gets really difficult for RB Leipzig. This was demonstrated once again against Union Berlin. A solution is not in sight.
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When the opposition stonewalls, it gets really difficult for RB Leipzig. This was demonstrated once again against Union Berlin. A solution is not in sight.
Loïs Openda could become Leipzig's match-winner, but Union Berlin's Frederik Rönnow saves his penalty. The Dane's psychological tricks are clearly having an effect.
Union Berlin's defense is very solid in Leipzig. The club's social media team is happy about this - and takes the wrong tone with a joke about Dresden's bridges.
With three wins, Leipzig would have equaled their own starting record. But the Saxons came up with too little against passive Berlin, not even scoring from penalties.
At least one coach's seat will remain vacant in the match between RB Leipzig and Union Berlin. Whether guest coach Svensson will take his seat in the trade fair city will be decided shortly before the start of the match.
RB Leipzig started the season with two wins, a feat last achieved in 2019. Veteran Kevin Kampl explains what is different to last season.
Arthur Vermeeren is considered a child prodigy in Belgium. The 19-year-old failed to make the breakthrough at Atlético Madrid. Then he followed the advice of a former Bayern star.
Marco Rose and Marcel Rapp will be suspended on matchday 3 of the Bundesliga. The Leipzig coach expects an accumulation of cases and also criticizes the suspension against his captain.
Union Berlin has strengthened once again in recent weeks. But the newcomers first have to settle in.
Leipzig coach Marco Rose will not be allowed to sit on the bench on Saturday due to suspension. His Berlin counterpart Svensson could be absent for other reasons.
RB Leipzig will have to make do without defender Willi Orban for the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin. The DFB Federal Court rejected the RB captain's renewed appeal.
The step into the Bundesliga has been intense for the young Norwegian Antonio Nusa. After his first appearances as a wild card, he says: "That was a good start.
Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen delights his Danish homeland with a dream goal. Yet his own sporting director, of all people, recently suggested a ban on overhead kicks in the penalty area.
There is also a rivalry between Union and RB Leipzig in the women's competition. In the cup, the Berlin second division team surprised the Saxons.
Xavi Simons is undisputed at RB Leipzig, but he had to wait a long time for his first goal for the national team. But now things are going well for the playmaker.
RB Leipzig appeals to the next instance after the two-match ban for captain Willi Orban. The first appeal was rejected.
RB Leipzig's B team initially has no problems against Meuselwitz. But the regional league team then put up a cheeky fight.
He does not use the word championship title. However, RB Leipzig's head of sport Schäfer wants to get the maximum out of the team at all levels.
Mohamad Simakan's move to Saudi Arabia is complete. The former Leipzig player has signed for Ronaldo's club Al-Nassr.
He knew neither the date nor the score. It is now clear: RB Leipzig's Amadou Haidara suffered a head injury in Leverkusen.
Leipzig coach Marco Rose is shown a yellow card in Leverkusen. It is not the first time he has been suspended. A special meal awaits the team as punishment.
Unbeaten champions Leipzig show in Leverkusen that they are a team to be reckoned with this season. The coach should work on his self-control.
The series had to end once. Bayer Leverkusen now face an exhausting few weeks. At least the defensive boss will remain with the defending champions.
Marco Rose actually wanted to improve and stop clashing with the referees so often. In Leverkusen, however, he was shown a yellow card in his second game of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen looked like certain winners for a long time, but then squandered a 2-0 lead and suffered their first defeat in 35 unbeaten Bundesliga matches.
The new Champions League starts for RB Leipzig in Madrid. Juventus Turin will then kick things off at home.
There is still movement at RB Leipzig on the last day of the transfer period. The Saxons bring in a Dutch international for the defense.
Willi Orban is shown a red card in the Bundesliga opener against Bochum. The RB Leipzig captain is banned for two matches - and takes legal action. The hearing has now been postponed.
RB Leipzig will play against a fourth division team next week. Fans are even allowed to attend.
Liverpool, Juve, Inter - RB Leipzig has drawn some big names in the Champions League. But it should still be enough to progress.
Marco Rose and Xabi Alonso are currently the best Bundesliga coaches in terms of points. However, the direct duel goes to the champion coach.
It wasn't Barcelona, but there are a few other cracks in the draw. RB Leipzig will face Liverpool FC and Inter Milan, among others, in the new Champions League.
The new Champions League should be a spectacle, and the draw has already been one for RB Leipzig. The Saxons have been given eight unpleasant opponents.
Shortly before the end of the transfer period, RB Leipzig apparently lose Mohamed to Saudi Arabia. A Portuguese or a Dutchman is expected to replace him.
Willi Orban is shown a red card in the Bundesliga opener against Bochum. The RB Leipzig captain is banned for two games - and takes legal action.
Coach Rose sees Leverkusen as having even more quality and experience. He does not want to reveal his replacement in defense before the top match. He is at least holding out the prospect of a Nusa start.
Who will be number 1? Or will there be two regular keepers? At RB Leipzig, coach Rose has announced that new signing Vandevoordt will be used. Top dog Gulacsi is even in favor of a rotation.
Willi Orban is shown the red card in the Bundesliga opener against Bochum. Now the verdict against the RB Leipzig captain is in.
Willi Orban is shown the red card in the Bundesliga opener against Bochum. Now the verdict against the RB Leipzig captain is in.
With the Belgian Vermeeren, RB Leipzig wants to react to the long-term absence of Schlager in defensive midfield. The midfielder is already in the Saxon metropolis.
RB Leipzig are looking for reinforcements in defensive midfield due to the absence of Xaver Schlager. The choice is said to have fallen on a Belgian talent.
The main thing is to win. RB Leipzig's win against Bochum is no reason to dream; things need to improve. A 19-year-old new signing can feel like a winner.
RB Leipzig go into their first Bundesliga match against VfL Bochum as big favorites, but things don't go smoothly for a long time. Then a new signing from Norway is substituted.
RB Leipzig go into their first Bundesliga match against VfL Bochum as big favorites, but things don't go smoothly for a long time. Then a new signing from Norway is substituted.
Yussuf Poulsen is no longer a regular at RB Leipzig, but the Dane still has a high status. He helps new arrivals to make leaps in performance.
In May, Leipzig midfield boss Xaver Schlager tore a cruciate ligament. The club could therefore become active on the transfer market once again.
Bochum come to Leipzig for the Bundesliga opener. The favored Saxons have not managed a win against the underdogs, at least in their last duel.
A lot is new at VfL Bochum, so preparation was not easy for Leipzig coach Marco Rose. He therefore watched videos of a Swiss team.
The last home game against Bochum was a nil-number. Now RB Leipzig is picking up some momentum in training with the fans ahead of the Bundesliga opener.
After his dream debut in the cup, Nusa wants to go one better in the Bundesliga. The Olmo replacement dreams of a career like Haaland.
First coach Rose relies on his old personnel, then the new youngsters are brought in and the Leipzig team's first competitive match win goes well.
A wake-up call was necessary, after which RB Leipzig got going. RWE keeper Jakob Golz prevented an even heavier defeat.
A wake-up call was necessary, after which RB Leipzig got going. RWE keeper Jakob Golz prevented an even heavier defeat.
The 16-year-old is the discovery of Leipzig's pre-season preparations. Thanks to his performances, he can not only hope to make his Bundesliga debut, he will also remain at the club beyond 2026.
Leipzig coach Marco Rose believes his team is well positioned for its first competitive match. Despite the expected resistance, he has one demand.
He was signed on Tuesday and trained with the team for the first time on Wednesday. Sports director Rouven Schröder has high hopes for him.
RB Leipzig have not wasted much time in strengthening their squad following the departure of Dani Olmo. The new man fits the bill perfectly.
RB coach Marco Rose is missing four players through injury. They will miss the start of the season in the cup and the Bundesliga.
The match against PSG revealed some of Leipzig's weaknesses. Some of RB's automatisms are still not working.
Leipzig have picked a well-known opponent for their last test match. It remains to be seen whether Xavi Simons will play against his regular club.
It has dragged on for weeks, but now the time has come. Spain's European champion is returning to where he was trained as a footballer and will be competing in the Primera División in future.
It was one of the moments of the European Championship: David Raum's cross to equalize in stoppage time against Switzerland. The Leipzig professional is now reminded of it when he looks in the mirror.
Shortly before the start of the new season, RB Leipzig are without two players.
The aftermath of the lost match has kept the Leipzig international busy. But there was also something that rebuilt him.
He is also said to have passed the medical check at FC Barcelona. Leipzig teammates would be sorry to see European champion Dani Olmo leave.
The Spaniard has so far been an expensive misunderstanding for RB. Now he is going to Spain for the third time.
There have been rumors for a long time, but now the deal is said to be done. According to media reports, the Catalans have increased their offer and have reached an agreement with European champion Dani Olmo.
Marcel Schäfer can celebrate the coup with Xavi Simons when he takes over as RB Leipzig's new head of sport. The fact that another top performer is being courted does not worry him.
Marcel Schäfer takes up his position as Managing Director Sport in Leipzig in the middle of the transfer period. A first squad decision has already been made, a second could follow this week.
Xavi Simons is looking forward to his second season at RB Leipzig. There will be a special reunion for the Dutch international on Saturday.
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.
There is a lot of speculation surrounding Xavi Simons. The Dutchman remains in Saxony. RB outclasses Bayern and Manchester United.
After the win against Aston Villa, RB Leipzig have nothing to play for against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Miami. Coach Marco Rose trusts the youngsters.
RB has won the first test of its overseas trip. A drone and bodycams were also used.
Benjamin Sesko remains at RB Leipzig despite interest from his idol Zlatan Ibrahimovic and explains his decision to extend his contract early.
Rutine midfielder Kevin Kampl will miss the second test match of RB Leipzig's US trip to celebrate his son Jordi's first day at school on Saturday. The family is also coming from their Slovenian homeland.
The transfer rumors surrounding Xavi Simons continue these days. RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose has now commented on the issue.
The bosses at RB Leipzig cannot yet guarantee that Xavi Simons and Dani Olmo will stay. Interest from Paris St. Germain, FC Bayern, FC Barcelona and Manchester City.
RB Leipzig under coach Marco Rosse travels to the USA to promote the Bundesliga. European Championship and Olympic participants are missing.
After persistent complaints, RB midfielder Baumgartner has to undergo a minor operation and will therefore not be traveling with his team to America.
Willi Orban has been back in RB training for three days. The fact that there are hardly any changes to the team makes him optimistic for the season.
RB Leipzig have finally parted company with talented Hugo Novoa, who is joining Deportivo Alaves on a permanent basis.
RB Leipzig striker Dani Olmo will remain a player at the club for the time being after his €60 million release clause was not used. Despite strong interest, a transfer remains likely.
On Friday afternoon, Leipzig coach Marco Rose and his team were in demand for the test match against Babelsberg. Before that, he had to travel a long way to help someone special.
Marco Rose was extremely relaxed in the transfer poker surrounding Xavi Simons and Dani Olmo. He wanted to fight for his top players. He also made it clear how comfortable they feel in Leipzig.
RB won the first test of the season with only half a dozen professionals. Rose praised the youngsters: "That was real men's soccer."
The first away game for RB Leipzig is also the Bundesliga top match. The Saxons also have to face St. Pauli on Sunday evening.
Only around eleven weeks after tearing his cruciate ligament, Xaver Schlager is back on the training pitch at RB Leipzig.
Striker Müller remains with RB. She is Leipzig's most consistent player in terms of minutes played.
RB Leipzig's next talent is going on loan. With striker Eduardo, a young professional is returning to the Netherlands - for the time being.
RB Leipzig's women have been strengthened in midfield for the new season. An U23 international is coming from France.
Goalkeeper Blaswich goes to Austria. His strong performances and impeccable behavior remain.
Marco Rose extends his contract at RB Leipzig ahead of schedule until June 30, 2026 despite a successful tenure. The club and coach are on course for continued success.
Nicolas Seiwald is only a reserve at RB Leipzig. He is Austria's best outfield player against France at the European Championships.
RB Leipzig have announced the second stop on their US tour. Another Premier League club has also been confirmed as a test match opponent.
U17 world champion Assan Ouédraogo joins RB Leipzig. A release clause made the transfer possible.
Assan Ouédraogo is regarded as the great German hope in midfield. Now RB Leipzig are said to have poached the 18-year-old.
RB Leipzig secures the future of striker Benjamin Sesko by extending his contract before the start of the European Championship. Premier League clubs interested.
RB Leipzig has signed Giovanna Hoffmann from SC Freiburg to bolster its offense. The 25-year-old has signed until 2026.
Thanks to a release clause, Benjamin Sesko could have left RB Leipzig after just one season. However, the Slovenian will stay and extend his contract.