Werder Bremen beat RB Leipzig 3-1

The Bundesliga clash took place at the Weserstadion in Bremen on 5 September 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to assert themselves early in the domestic campaign, with the home crowd providing a vibrant backdrop for the proceedings.

How it unfolded

The opening minutes saw Werder Bremen take the initiative. In the fourth minute, Eren Dinkci found the net after a precise through ball from Chuki split the Leipzig defence. Dinkci’s right-footed strike from the centre of the box curled into the bottom right corner, giving the hosts an early lead and setting the tone for the first half.

The early dominance was briefly interrupted in the 23rd minute when Chuki received a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did not deter the Bremen side, and they continued to press forward.

The second half opened with Leipzig still searching for a response, but Bremen’s set-piece threat soon paid off. From a corner, Marco Grüll delivered a cross that met the head of Niclas Füllkrug. In the 68th minute, Füllkrug directed a powerful header from the centre of the box into the top right corner, extending the lead to 2-0.

Just twelve minutes later, the home side doubled their advantage. Marco Grüll, who had earlier provided the assist for Füllkrug, turned the tables on the opposition by striking a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner. His goal in the 80th minute made it 3-0 and effectively put the match out of Leipzig’s reach.

Leipzig managed to pull one back in stoppage time. In the fifth minute of added time, Ridle Baku rose to meet a cross from Andrija Maksimovic, heading the ball from very close range into the bottom right corner. The 90'+5' goal gave the visitors a consolation strike, finalising the scoreline at 3-1.

Standout performers

  • Eren Dinkci opened the scoring with a composed finish in the fourth minute.
  • Chuki supplied the decisive through ball for Dinkci’s goal and was booked in the 23rd minute.
  • Niclas Füllkrug showed aerial prowess, heading in the 68th-minute goal after Grüll’s cross.
  • Marco Grüll contributed both an assist for Füllkrug and a goal of his own in the 80th minute, highlighting his all-round impact.
  • Ridle Baku provided Leipzig’s only goal, heading in the final minutes of the match.
  • Andrija Maksimovic delivered the cross that set up Baku’s late header.

Match facts

  • Final score: Werder Bremen 3-1 RB Leipzig
  • Scorers:
    • Eren Dinkci (4') – assist by Chuki
    • Niclas Füllkrug (68') – assist by Marco Grüll
    • Marco Grüll (80')
    • Ridle Baku (90'+5') – assist by Andrija Maksimovic
  • Bookings: Chuki (Werder Bremen) – yellow card, 23'
  • Venue: Weserstadion, Bremen

What it means

The result gives Werder Bremen three points and a strong home win to start their Bundesliga campaign, while RB Leipzig return to the bench having conceded three goals and secured only a single consolation strike.