Match report

RB Leipzig Secures Victory Over Werder Bremen 2-0 in Bundesliga

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–0
FT
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Nov 23, 2025

RB Leipzig demonstrated their superior form by defeating Werder Bremen in a closely contested Bundesliga match. The Red Bulls took the lead with a goal from Amadou Ouedraogo, assisted by Ridle Baku, in the 63rd minute. Xaver Schlager added a second goal in the 80th minute to secure RB Leipzig's win and extend their unbeaten streak.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeated Werder Bremen 2-0 at home.
  • • Amadou Ouedraogo scored first in the 63rd minute, assisted by Ridle Baku.
  • • Xaver Schlager added a second goal in the 80th minute, assisted by Christopher Baumgartner.
  • • Christoph Harder and Amos Pieper both received yellow cards for their respective teams.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulacsi (G)
  • 17 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 20 A. Ouedraogo (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (F)
  • 11 C. Harder (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 35 M. Finkgrafe
  • 19 K. Nedeljkovic
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 24 X. Schlager
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 27 T. Gomis
  • 9 J. Bakayoko

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Backhaus (G)
  • 3 Y. Sugawara (D)
  • 5 A. Pieper (D)
  • 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 18 C. Puertas (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (M)
  • 17 M. Grull (M)
  • 9 K. Topp (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Hein
  • 4 N. Stark
  • 23 I. Schmidt
  • 10 L. Bittencourt
  • 24 P. Covic
  • 28 S. Alvero
  • 7 S. Mbangula
  • 11 J. Njinmah
  • 44 V. Boniface

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    19' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Friedl

    Foul

  2. RB Leipzig
    41' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Harder

    Foul

  3. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ouedraogo · Assist: Ridle Baku
  4. RB Leipzig
    68' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Harder · On: X. Schlager
  5. RB Leipzig
    68' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nusa · On: J. Bakayoko
  6. Werder Bremen
    70' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Amos Pieper

    Foul

  7. Werder Bremen
    73' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Topp · On: S. Mbangula
  8. Werder Bremen
    73' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Puertas · On: J. Njinmah
  9. Werder Bremen
    73' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Grull · On: V. Boniface
  10. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    X. Schlager · Assist: C. Baumgartner
  11. Werder Bremen
    89' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Senne Lynen · On: P. Covic
  12. RB Leipzig
    90'+1 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ouedraogo · On: E. Banzuzi
  13. RB Leipzig
    90'+1 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: T. Gomis
  14. RB Leipzig
    90'+4 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: M. Finkgrafe

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Werder Bremen
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 15
Corners 13 7
Total Passes 519 479
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 13 6
xG 2.10 0.80
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 461 415
Shots Inside Box 15 9
Saves 5 10
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Amadou Ouedraogo's goal in the 63rd minute gave RB Leipzig a crucial lead over Werder Bremen.
  • ▸ Xaver Schlager's second goal in the 80th minute effectively sealed RB Leipzig's victory and prevented any comeback attempt from Werder Bremen.