RB Leipzig started the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The Saturday afternoon match at a sold-out Red Bull Arena delivered the perfect opening with three goals and three points. The win puts Leipzig 3rd in the early Bundesliga standings with 3 points, 3 goals scored, and none conceded from their first match. Christoph Baumgartner was sidelined with injury.
Martín Demichelis's team initially struggled to find their rhythm under early pressure from the visitors. After settling in, RB Leipzig gradually took control of the game. They pressed higher up the pitch, were aggressive out of possession, and won the ball back multiple times in Gladbach's half. This intensity with and without the ball paid off and led to a dominant performance for large stretches. Rocco Reitz opened the scoring. Out of respect for his former club, the midfielder refrained from an elaborate celebration. Later, Ridle Baku made it 2-0. His goal was his 25th in the Bundesliga and came from a well-worked move involving Christopher Nkunku. A third goal sealed the comprehensive home win.
Martín Demichelis was pleased with the performance and the special atmosphere. "I've often said that my dream was to coach in the Bundesliga and at RB Leipzig." said the head coach. The team wore new PUMA training kits for the 2026/27 season, with items priced between €39.95 and €84.95.
The victory provides momentum for the challenges ahead. The next test comes on September 5, 2026, with an away fixture against 15th-placed Werder Bremen. The current league standing and further statistics are available in the standings and stats sections. RB Leipzig finished third last season and has sent an early signal with this win that they aim to be among the top sides again this campaign. The team must now confirm this success in Bremen.
