In a decisive match during the 11th round of the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig emerged victorious over Werder Bremen with a 2-0 scoreline. The deadlock was broken by Assan Ouédraogo in the 62nd minute, and Xaver Schlager extended the lead in the 79th minute, sealing RB Leipzig’s win.
Xaver Schlager delivered an outstanding performance, contributing significantly with one goal. Assan Ouédraogo also made his mark by scoring another goal for the team.
The coach of RB Leipzig, Ole Werner, employed a tactical setup of 4-3-3, featuring Péter Gulácsi as the goalkeeper; Ridle Baku, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, and David Raum as defenders; Assan Ouédraogo, Nicolas Seiwald, and Christoph Baumgartner in midfield; and a front line of Yan Diomande, Conrad Harder, and Antonio Nusa.
On the other side, Werder Bremen’s manager, Horst Steffen, chose a 4-5-1 formation with Mio Backhaus guarding the goal; Yukinari Sugawara, Amos Pieper, Karim Coulibaly, and Marco Friedl in defense; a midfield of Senne Lynen, Jens Stage, Cameron Puertas, Romano Schmid, and Marco Grüll; with Keke Topp leading the attack.
Referee Martin Petersen oversaw the match, ensuring fair play throughout the encounter.
Next week, RB Leipzig will face B. Mönchengladbach away, while Werder Bremen is set to host FC Cologne at their home ground. This victory places RB Leipzig in second place in the league with 25 points, whereas Werder Bremen remains in eighth place with 15 points.
Substitutions for RB Leipzig
67’ 2T – Antonio Nusa was replaced by Johan Bakayoko, and Conrad Harder made way for Xaver Schlager.
90’ 2T – Christoph Baumgartner was substituted for Tidiam Gomis and Assan Ouédraogo was replaced by Ezechiel Banzuzi.
93’ 2T – Yan Diomande was replaced by Max Finkgrafe.
Yellow Cards for RB Leipzig:
41’ 1T – Conrad Harder (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Werder Bremen
72’ 2T – Cameron Puertas was replaced by Justin Njinmah, Marco Grüll gave way to Victor Boniface, and Keke Topp was substituted for Samuel Mbangula.
88’ 2T – Senne Lynen was replaced by Patrice Covic.
Yellow Cards for Werder Bremen:
19’ 1T – Marco Friedl and 24’ 2T – Amos Pieper (Unsporting behavior).