RB Leipzig has started the new Bundesliga season with a commanding win under new management. The team led by Martin Demichelis defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0 at home on Saturday, 29 August 2026, and sits second in the table after the first matchday.
This victory marked Demichelis's first competitive match in charge of RB Leipzig. The team delivered a solid performance and kept a clean sheet. It continued the positive trend from the DFB-Pokal, where they beat Eintracht Trier 6-0 a week earlier. This was the ideal start to the new era.
How did RB Leipzig begin the season?
The season opener went according to plan for RB Leipzig. Following a 3-1 friendly loss to Bayern Munich and the clear cup win over Trier, they achieved a perfect start to the league campaign. The team scored three goals and kept a clean sheet defensively. With 47 percent possession, the match was balanced, but efficiency in front of goal made the difference. The average team rating was 7.16.
This performance builds on a strong previous season. RB Leipzig finished the 2025 Bundesliga in fourth place with 56 points from 29 games, recording 17 wins, five draws, and seven losses. A goal difference of 56 scored and 36 conceded demonstrates a solid defense. Their recent form from the final five games of last season was WWWLW. However, they finished 20 points behind champions Bayern Munich.
Which personnel issues shape the current situation?
The injury list affects squad planning. Currently sidelined are Assan Ouédraogo, Christoph Baumgartner, and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland. Their return is important for the upcoming challenges. Manager Demichelis must compensate for these absences, especially with the upcoming Champions League fixtures.
Financially, there is little room for further transfers despite receiving millions from the Diomande sale. The club must manage with existing resources, complicating planning for the coming months.
What is next on the schedule?
The next match takes RB Leipzig to an away fixture against Werder Bremen on Saturday, 5 September. Kickoff at the Wohninvest Weserstadion is at 15:30. Bremen currently sits in 15th place. All upcoming fixtures can be checked on our fixtures page.
The Champions League follows immediately. Leipzig's campaign begins with a home match against Manchester City on Tuesday, 8 September at 21:00. Further group stage games are against Manchester United, Como, and PSV. This tight schedule requires rotation, highlighting the need for a broad squad. The current personnel situation can be tracked on our squad overview.
What does the further Bundesliga schedule look like?
After the international break, the league continues. On Sunday, 13 September, RB Leipzig hosts Hamburger SV. A week later follows the away match at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The home game against Eintracht Frankfurt is scheduled for late September.
Bundesliga matches in the 2026/27 season will be broadcast by Sky, DAZN, SAT.1, and RTL. The current league position and further statistics are available on our stats page. Demichelis's team has created a good foundation with the win against Gladbach but must consolidate this performance in the demanding weeks ahead.
