Match report
Union Berlin Defeats RB Leipzig 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash
Union Berlin
3–1
FT
RB Leipzig
Dec 12, 2025
Union Berlin held off the fierce challenge of RB Leipzig to secure a crucial 3-1 win at home. Goals from Ollie Burke, Isaac Ansah, and Tom Skarke were pivotal in their victory over Leipzig's Timo Gomis' lone strike.
Key Facts
- • Union Berlin secured a 3-1 win against RB Leipzig.
- • Ollie Burke scored the first goal at minute 57, assisted by Jeong Woo-Yeong.
- • Timo Gomis equalized for RB Leipzig in the 60th minute with an assist from Christopher Harder.
- • Isaac Ansah restored Union Berlin's lead in the 63rd minute, assisted by Christopher Trimmel.
- • Tom Skarke sealed the win for Union Berlin at the 90th minute, with an assist from Aleksandar Ilic.
Lineups
Union Berlin
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 F. Ronnow (G)
- 5 D. Doekhi (D)
- 14 L. Querfeld (D)
- 4 D. Leite (D)
- 19 J. Haberer (M)
- 8 R. Khedira (M)
- 6 A. Kemlein (M)
- 39 D. Kohn (M)
- 11 Jeong Woo-Yeong (F)
- 10 I. Ansah (F)
- 7 O. Burke (F)
Substitutes
- 31 M. Raab
- 34 S. Nsoki
- 28 C. Trimmel
- 18 J. Juranovic
- 15 T. Rothe
- 21 T. Skarke
- 13 A. Schafer
- 23 A. Ilic
- 9 L. Burcu
RB Leipzig
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 P. Gulacsi (G)
- 19 K. Nedeljkovic (D)
- 4 W. Orban (D)
- 23 C. Lukeba (D)
- 22 D. Raum (D)
- 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
- 13 N. Seiwald (M)
- 24 X. Schlager (M)
- 9 J. Bakayoko (F)
- 11 C. Harder (F)
- 49 Y. Diomande (F)
Substitutes
- 26 M. Vandevoordt
- 16 L. Klostermann
- 35 M. Finkgrafe
- 8 A. Haidara
- 33 A. Maksimovic
- 42 J. Masanka Bungi
- 27 T. Gomis
- 36 T. Werner
- 45 S. Konate
Timeline
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37' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardJanik HabererFoul
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50' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardD. RaumArgument
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54' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardD. DoekhiFoul
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57' Union Berlin Goal · Normal GoalO. Burke · Assist: Jeong Woo-Yeong -
58' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Bakayoko · On: T. Gomis -
59' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1Off: Janik Haberer · On: Christopher Trimmel -
60' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalT. Gomis · Assist: C. Harder -
63' Union Berlin Goal · Normal GoalI. Ansah · Assist: Christopher Trimmel -
67' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2Off: Jeong Woo-Yeong · On: A. Schafer -
67' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Burke · On: A. Ilic -
72' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardC. HarderArgument
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81' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Nedeljkovic · On: A. Maksimovic -
85' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Kohn · On: S. Nsoki -
85' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Ansah · On: T. Skarke -
90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Seiwald · On: T. Werner -
90' Union Berlin Goal · Normal GoalT. Skarke · Assist: A. Ilic
Match Stats
| Stat | Union Berlin | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 68% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 311 | 558 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.42 | 0.55 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 210 | 464 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Union Berlin's early goal by Ollie Burke at the 57th minute set the tone and gave them a significant advantage.
- ▸ RB Leipzig's quick equalization through Timo Gomis in the 60th minute sparked a competitive atmosphere, but Union Berlin responded swiftly with Isaac Ansah’s goal in the 63rd minute.