Match report

RB Leipzig Draws 1-1 with Werder Bremen in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
1–1
FT
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
May 11, 2024

RB Leipzig narrowly held off a determined Werder Bremen side to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their Bundesliga encounter. Early on, an own goal from Werder Bremen's Seiwald gave RB Leipzig the lead, but they could not maintain the advantage as Bremen pushed back strongly and eventually equalized through RB Leipzig’s Sesko.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig led 1-0 at halftime with an own goal from Werder Bremen's N. Seiwald in the 35th minute.
  • • B. Henrichs of RB Leipzig received a yellow card for a foul in the 28th minute.
  • • Werder Bremen equalized through a normal goal by B. Sesko (assisted by M. Simakan) at 61st minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
  • • RB Leipzig made several substitutions to manage their play and maintain momentum.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 4 W. Orbán (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 2 M. Simakan (M)
  • 8 A. Haidara (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 17 L. Openda (F)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Šeško
  • 6 E. Elmas
  • 44 K. Kampl
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 3 C. Lenz
  • 25 L. Zingerle
  • 21 J. Blaswich
  • 22 D. Raum

Werder Bremen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Zetterer (G)
  • 13 M. Veljković (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 3 A. Jung (D)
  • 8 M. Weiser (M)
  • 10 L. Bittencourt (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 27 F. Agu (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (F)
  • 29 N. Woltemade (F)
  • 7 M. Ducksch (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 J. Stage
  • 2 O. Deman
  • 4 N. Stark
  • 9 D. Kownacki
  • 36 C. Groß
  • 21 I. Hansen-Aarøen
  • 22 J. Malatini
  • 1 J. Pavlenka

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    28' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    B. Henrichs

    Foul

  2. Werder Bremen
    35' Werder Bremen Goal · Own Goal
    N. Seiwald
  3. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: B. Sesko
  4. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sesko · Assist: M. Simakan
  5. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: E. Elmas
  6. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Seiwald · On: K. Kampl
  7. Werder Bremen
    68' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: J. Stage
  8. Werder Bremen
    68' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Felix Agu · On: O. Deman
  9. RB Leipzig
    77' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Klostermann · On: E. Bitshiabu
  10. Werder Bremen
    78' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Miloš Veljković · On: Niklas Stark
  11. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Haidara · On: Christopher Lenz
  12. Werder Bremen
    88' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ducksch · On: D. Kownacki
  13. Werder Bremen
    88' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Bittencourt · On: C. Groß

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Werder Bremen
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 458 580
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.44 1.05
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 397 505
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Werder Bremen's own goal by N. Seiwald shifted early momentum in favor of RB Leipzig, giving them a crucial 1-0 lead.
  • ▸ B. Sesko’s equalizing goal for RB Leipzig at the 61st minute was pivotal, as it prevented Werder Bremen from taking control and kept the match tight throughout.