Kick-off to the Christmas weeks: Leipzig at Hoffenheim
After three competitive matches without a win, RB Leipzig will be looking to improve on their record in Hoffenheim. It is the prelude to the exhausting pre-Christmas period.
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"Nobody can know": Dotchev on earlier Aue farewell
During the week, Erzgebirge Aue announced that they would not be renewing the coach's contract. He is now not ruling out an earlier departure.
Appendectomy: Aue without Clausen for several weeks
Mika Clausen came to Aue from the regional league and quickly became a regular. Now the attacker has to take a long break after an operation.
RB Leipzig extends contract with goalkeeper Leopold Zingerle ahead of schedule
He has not yet played a game for RB Leipzig, but may stay longer. The club has tied down backup goalkeeper Zingerle until mid-2026.
Five facts about RB Leipzig's match at TSG Hoffenheim
Where it all began... RB Leipzig face TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday. The first Bundesliga match could be an anniversary for the coach.
Dynamo Dresden start preparations for the second half of the season on January 3
The aim is to fine-tune the team for the second half of the season in the warmth. Dresden flies to Turkey again.
Change of coach at TSG Hoffenheim - Rose faces a difficult task
With a new coach, TSG Hoffenheim are almost an unknown quantity for Leipzig coach Marco Rose. However, his past in Austria comes in handy.
Peter Krüger joins the board of Dynamo Dresden
Last Saturday, Dynamo Dresden's president Holger Scholze resigned. Peter Krüger has now taken his place on the board.
Media: Aue part ways with Dotchev at the end of the season
The relationship between Aue coach Pavel Dotchev and sporting director Matthias Heidrich is not considered to be the best. Now the club has apparently made an unexpected decision.
Carl Zeiss Jena without sick coach Bürger for a long time
The promoted team from Jena sells itself dearly again. However, they cannot prevent the next defeat.
Carl Zeiss Jena without sick coach Bürger for a long time
The promoted team from Jena sells itself dearly again. However, they cannot prevent the next defeat.
RB infirmary fills up: Poulsen, Bitshiabu, Elmas injured
The list of injured players at RB is long. Now three more players have been added after the international break.
Lukeba: RB Leipzig will take big steps under Klopp
Despite his 21 years, Castello Lukeba is already an enormously important player for RB and wants to win titles. The signing of Jürgen Klopp gives him an even better chance of doing so.
Eduard Geyer criticizes unrest at Dynamo Dresden
After the resignation of president Scholze, there is unrest in the management of Dynamo Dresden. Coaching legend Geyer calls for a focus on the essentials.
RB Leipzig loses the connection
Leipzig's footballers lose the duel with Leverkusen. RB are now seven points off the Champions League places.
Dynamo president Scholze sharply criticized after resignation
Following a dispute with Dynamo Dresden's honorary council, president Holger Scholze resigns. The day after, he speaks out with clear criticism.
Tests against RB Leipzig: Aue lets members vote
A secret test match against RB Leipzig caused displeasure in the Erzgebirge Aue fan scene. How should this be handled in future? The club put the members to the vote.
Dynamo Dresden: President Scholze resigns after dispute with honorary council
Holger Scholze has been Dynamo president since 2018. Then a dispute arose with the Honorary Board. Now Scholze is taking the consequences. The soccer club needs a new person at the top.
Double pack: Nusa wins Leipzig duel with Sesko
Antonio Nusa prevails against Benjamin Sesko in the Nations League duel between Leipzig's attackers. Although both scored, the Norwegian ultimately came out on top in Slovenia.
6:1 in test match: Dynamo Dresden confident against Erfurt
Dynamo score six goals against Erfurt at slow speed. The Thuringians were able to celebrate shortly before the end.
Lok players help finance Leipzig training camp
Lok Leipzig's sporting success should not dwindle despite tight budgets. The team is not only investing in its body in order to optimally prepare for the second half of the season.
RB Leipzig close to signing Arthur Vermeeren
Arthur Vermeeren is currently on loan to RB Leipzig from Atlético Madrid. However, the Belgian teenager will soon be subject to a purchase obligation.
RB Leipzig misses out on victory against SGS Essen
Leipzig's women's soccer team were held to a goalless draw at SGS Essen. Places two to four are now four points away.
FC Erzgebirge Aue very efficient: 2:1 against Essen
Without the suspended coach Pavel Dotchev, Aue beat Essen. However, the Violets did not put in a commanding performance.
"We are convinced": Schäfer strengthens Leipzig coach Rose
RB Leipzig has not won in three games, the team lacks ease. Despite criticism of the style of play, the coach gets a job guarantee from the sporting director.
League situation helps Rose: No job debate about Leipzig coach
No win again, but at least the energy is right. Leipzig are clinging on to details in their search for the old ease. A discussion about the coach has not yet begun.
Leipzig coach Rose sees strain "more than borderline"
Three games without a win, two of them lost: RB Leipzig is in a results crisis. Coach Marco Rose cites the heavy workload as one of the reasons.
Nil against Gladbach: Leipzig in a results crisis
After two defeats in a row, RB Leipzig are looking to improve against Gladbach. But the Saxons are struggling and will have to live with a point.
Daferner outstanding for Dynamo Dresden: 3:0 in Osnabrück
Five minutes before the break are enough for Dynamo Dresden to record their seventh win of the season. Thanks to one striker in particular, the winners moved into the top flight.
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.
Turning the corner: Leipzig under pressure against Gladbach
RB Leipzig have recently suffered two defeats in a row and their form gives little hope. In addition, many defenders are out.
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose criticizes the team after defeats
Two top games lost - and the mood at RB Leipzig is already low. Coach Rose has clear words for the team. The number of injured players is rising.
Leipzig's defensive personnel tight ahead of top match against Mönchengladbach
Leipzig welcome a welcome guest in Gladbach on Saturday evening, who are still winless in Saxony. However, RB has a personnel problem.
1. FC Magdeburg must pay for fans' misconduct
The fans of 1. FC Magdeburg are considered to have a great atmosphere, but repeatedly overshoot the mark. The club is asked to pay for this.
RB Leipzig at FC Bayern on Friday evening
The German Football League has scheduled match days 13 to 19. RB must play FC Bayern Munich on a Friday.
DFB Cup round of 16: RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt live on ZDF
Leipzig's DFB Cup round of 16 tie against Eintracht Frankfurt will also be broadcast on free-to-air television.
Dynamo Dresden sign Jakob Zickler to professional contract
Dynamo coach Thomas Stamm continues to rely on his own talents. Now another young player has been brought into the professional team.
Leipzig's "loss of substance" and further injury worries
The 1:3 in Glasgow revealed Leipzig's systemic decline. And the problems are not getting any less. Nevertheless, RB is hoping for a sense of achievement against Gladbach.
RB Leipzig overrun by Celtic Glasgow - Kühn's brace
Everything initially goes according to plan for RB Leipzig. Then an ex-Leipzig player turns the game around. The situation in the top flight is now becoming increasingly threatening for the Saxons.
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose comes out as a Celtic fan ahead of Champions League match
Marco Rose must score with RB Leipzig in Glasgow. Beforehand, he praises Celtic to the skies. Christoph Baumgartner calls for courage and believes in his own strengths.
Celtic coach Rodgers knows Rose's teams inside out
With a 6-0 win at the weekend behind them, Glasgow go into the top-flight match against Leipzig with plenty of tailwind. Coach Rodgers also knows all about Leipzig.
RB Leipzig will be without Castello Lukeba against Celtic Glasgow
Marco Rose will also be without left-back Castello Lukeba in Glasgow. However, another regular will be available.
Emil Forsberg leads New York Red Bulls to the Eastern Conference semi-finals
Former Leipzig player Emil Forsberg can continue to hope for the Major League Soccer title. The Swede knocked out the defending champions with New York - and played a big part in it.
RB Leipzig takes action against alleged anti-Semitic incident
After the cup match against St. Pauli, RB Leipzig received information about an anti-Semitic action. The club then investigated the person and requested a statement.
RB Leipzig faces Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB Cup round of 16
The cup draw is a tough one. RB must face Eintracht Frankfurt. It is also a rematch of the cup final from 2023.
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.
Dynamo supervisory board member Hieckmann resigns
The general meetings at Dynamo Dresden are usually exciting. There are already personnel changes before the next one in two weeks' time.
Rose after first defeat of the season: "Confidence is missing"
RB Leipzig lose again for the first time in 19 Bundesliga matches. Coach Marco Rose is missing something fundamental. He is counting on a learning effect.
Understrength BVB inflicts first defeat on Leipzig
Despite a number of absentees, Borussia Dortmund wins its home match against RB Leipzig and takes the pressure off its coach. The Saxons concede their first defeat of the season in the Bundesliga.
Erzgebirge Aue miss out on home win against Saarbrücken
Erzgebirge Aue fail to win a home match against Saarbrücken for the first time. However, the draw is fair. Both teams quarrel with the referee.
Dynamo Dresden miss out on top spot in the 3rd division
Dynamo Dresden miss out on the jump to the top of the table. Jonas Oehmichen saves at least one point in Ingolstadt.
Rose warns against BVB: "Always a special and difficult task"
Marco Rose's 100th competitive match as RB coach will be a reunion with his former club. The Saxons travel to the struggling Borussians with a lot of confidence.
BVB must do without Kobel in top match against Leipzig
Borussia Dortmund's injury list is getting longer and longer. Head coach Nuri Sahin will now also be without regular keeper Kobel against Leipzig.
Deployment of RB striker Openda in Dortmund still open
It is still unclear whether Leipzig striker Openda will be able to board the plane to Dortmund. But Gulacsi is back. Former coach Rose does not want to overestimate the situation in Dortmund.
Five facts about RB Leipzig's match at Borussia Dortmund
Things are going well for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga and the cup. Now it's off to the struggling championship co-favorites Borussia Dortmund.
Dynamo Dresden narrowly fails in DFB Cup against Darmstadt 98
The cup defeat against Darmstadt is bitter for Dynamo Dresden. Nevertheless, the team is gaining confidence for the championship.
Counter-attack goal in extra time: Darmstadt in the round of 16
For a long time, it looked as if no goals would be scored in Dresden. But it turned out to be a cup fight in which Darmstadt came out on top.
Only slightly injured: Gulacsi and Openda join BVB
Peter Gulacsi and Lois Openda are among RB Leipzig's most important players. Both had to miss out on the cup, but things are looking better for the top match at BVB.
Klopp defends RB switch: "Outstanding for me"
Jürgen Klopp's move to the Red Bull Group is causing much discussion. Now the coaching legend justifies his move to RB.
"Not an easy time": Reservist Poulsen as cup winner
Yussuf Poulsen has been playing for RB Leipzig for more than a decade. He has rarely played as little as he has this season. A brace in the cup should change that.
Dynamo Dresden fights for a place in the last sixteen of the DFB Cup
Bundesliga relegated SV Darmstadt 98 come to the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion as favorites. However, the match against Fortuna Düsseldorf showed that anything is possible in a knockout game.
Leipzig's Mister Cup: Poulsen shoots St. Pauli out of the competition
The DFB Cup is his competition. RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen showed that against FC St. Pauli. With two goals, the Dane played a big part in their progress.
Poulsen leads Leipzig into the DFB Cup round of 16
The DFB Cup is his competition. RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen showed that against FC St. Pauli. With two goals, the Dane played a big part in their progress.
Collective challenge: Dynamo confident going into the cup match
Dynamo Dresden and Darmstadt 98 have met once before in the DFB Cup. Back then, as in previous matches, the Lilies usually came out on top.
Darmstadt faces tough cup match in Dresden
Darmstadt 98 await a heated cup clash at Dynamo Dresden. Coach Florian Kohfeldt is confident.
RB Leipzig aiming for the last 16 of the DFB Cup despite injury worries and rotation
Last year, RB Leipzig failed to reach the second round of the DFB Cup. This scenario should not be repeated.
Coach justifies St. Pauli's flight to Leipzig
FC St. Pauli are about to play their cup match against Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig. The Kiez club will travel to the Saxons by plane. Coach Blessin defends the decision.
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi only injured for a short time, rotation planned in the cup
RB Leipzig have to do without many regular players due to injuries. There is good news for goalkeeper Gulacsi, while key player Simons will not return this year.
Erzgebirge Aue defeats VfB Stuttgart II 1:0
After losing four games in a row, Erzgebirge Aue won a game again. However, this victory was not a liberating blow.
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.
RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons optimistic after ligament surgery
Xavi is the key player at Leipzig. An injury will now keep the young soccer star out for several weeks. A minor operation is also necessary.
Leipzig fears for goalkeeper Gulacsi - all-clear for Openda
Peter Gulacsi remains in the dressing room at half-time. After the final whistle, Loïs Openda receives treatment and limps off the pitch with a bandage on his knee. One player gives positive signals.
RB Leipzig turns the game around against Freiburg and storms to the top of the table
Freiburg's first win in Leipzig is within reach. But RB turn their first game after the Xavi injury around and storm to the top of the table.
Dusel victory: Dynamo Dresden win against Hannover 96 II
Dynamo Dresden pick up three points again after four games without a win in a row. The Saxons turn the game around with a last-minute goal.
Dusel victory: Dynamo Dresden win against Hannover 96 II
Dynamo Dresden pick up three points again after four games without a win in a row. The Saxons turn the game around with a last-minute goal.
RB Leipzig without Xavi Simons: Marco Rose warns of SC Freiburg's strong winger
After losing another regular player, RB coach Marco Rose wants the team to reinvent itself a little. He also wants to prevent Freiburg from setting standards.
RB Leipzig extends goalkeeping coach Gößling ahead of schedule
Frederik Gößling has been goalkeeping coach at RB Leipzig since 2015. His future will remain with the Bundesliga club.
Chemie Leipzig mourns the loss of legend "Spießer" Bauchspieß
It was a sensation in GDR soccer: Chemie Leipzig, a club that had been relegated after a restructuring of sports policy, became GDR champions. Bernd Bauchspieß played a big part in this.
Chemie Leipzig mourns the loss of club legend Bernd Bauchspieß
It was a sensation in GDR soccer a long time ago. Club Chemie Leipzig, which was relegated after a restructuring, became champions. Bernd Bauchspieß played a big part in this.
Rose ahead of Freiburg game: "Xavi's absence is no excuse"
After the loss of another regular player, RB coach Marco Rose wants the team to reinvent itself a little. He has options thanks to the good squad planning.
Rose remains Freiburg's nightmare
After the defeat in the Champions League, RB Leipzig will face SC Freiburg. Statistically, there is a lot to be said for a win for the Saxons. The coach even has a perfect home record.
RB Leipzig must do without Xavi Simons
This loss hits RB Leipzig hard. Playmaker Xavi Simons tore a ligament against Liverpool.
SC Freiburg coach Schuster confident ahead of top match against Leipzig
SC Freiburg could temporarily take the lead after their strong start to the season in Leipzig. However, coach Schuster is not interested in the table or RB's record.
RB Leipzig loses to Liverpool despite fighting spirit
The zero stands. RB Leipzig also lose against Liverpool FC in the Champions League and remain without points.
Dresden lose 0:1 in Wiesbaden - Kutschke with red
Dynamo Dresden remain winless once again. Although the Saxons were better in Wiesbaden, the hosts scored the goal. A Dynamo player was also shown a straight red card.
RB Leipzig extends contract with defensive player Castello Lukeba ahead of schedule
Central defender Castello Lukeba has become a regular since moving to Leipzig. The French youngster has extended his long-term contract by one year.
Faith and honesty: what Rose learned from Klopp
In just over two months, Jürgen Klopp will be something like the new boss of RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose. The Saxon tells us how he was influenced by Klopp as a player and coach.
Erzgebirge Aue suffers fourth defeat in a row
Aue can no longer win. After losing four games, the perception in the Erzgebirge is different.
Soccer fan injured in the head during East derby in Aue
During the match between FC Erzgebirge Aue and FC Energie Cottbus, a fan is hit in the head with an object. The injury is so bad that he is taken to hospital.
Energie Cottbus wins the East derby in Aue
Erzgebirge Aue remain in crisis with their fourth defeat in a row. In the clash against Energie Cottbus, the team once again lacked offensive strength.
RB Leipzig will rely on Openda and Haidara against Liverpool FC
Two games, zero points. Leipzig's record in the Champions League has been sobering so far. Things are set to improve against Liverpool of all teams, with a 21-year-old as the X-factor.
Traffic restrictions in Leipzig due to Prime Minister's Conference and soccer match
Several Leipzig districts will be paralyzed over the next few days due to the Prime Minister's Conference and a Champions League match. Commuters should expect considerable restrictions.
Erzgebirge Aue without top scorer Marcel Bär against Energie Cottbus
Erzgebirge Aue have recently suffered three defeats in a row. Striker Marcel Bär could change that, but the veteran could also be missing against Cottbus.
Dynamo's biggest construction sites: Defense and standards
Dynamo Dresden is struggling after a good start to the season. There are reasons for this, which the coach and team have recognized.
RB Leipzig loses 4-1 to SC Freiburg in the women's Bundesliga
Leipzig did not find their game in Breisgau. They missed good chances and made too many mistakes in defense.
Points saved at the last second and draw in the third division
Cottbus, like Dynamo Dresden, miss out on a win. Aue lose for the third time in a row. Rostock is stuck in the cellar.
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.
Dynamo Dresden rewards itself late: 3:3 against Essen
Dynamo Dresden can no longer win at home. They also drew again against Rot-Weiß Essen.
Belgian national soccer striker reveals trick with glasses therapy
Lois Openda from RB Leipzig uses colored glasses to keep him wide awake on the pitch. The speedy striker has another trick up his sleeve.