Bundesliga Regular Season - 28
Werder Bremen 1 - 2 FT RB Leipzig
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Nusa 15'
HT
49' ↓ A. Pieper ↑P. Covic
Romulo Cardoso 52'
↓ C. Lukeba ↑E. Banzuzi 57'
61' ↓ F. Agu ↑S. Mbangula
61' ↓ M. Grull ↑Y. Sugawara
73' C. Puertas
76' ↓ L. Bittencourt ↑J. Milosevic
76' ↓ J. Njinmah ↑S. Musah
↓ Romulo Cardoso ↑C. Harder 78'
↓ A. Nusa ↑T. Gomis 78'
↓ C. Baumgartner ↑A. Ouedraogo 86'
↓ Y. Diomande ↑B. Henrichs 86'
T. Gomis 90'+2
90'+4 S. Musah (J. Milosevic)
90'+8 M. Friedl
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Felix Agu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Amos Pieper 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Marco Friedl 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
85
Passes
8
Duels
Olivier Deman 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Senne Lynen
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
Cameron Puertas
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
55
Passes
20
Duels
Marco Grüll
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Leonardo Bittencourt
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Romano Schmid 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Justin Njinmah
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Markus Kolke 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mick Schmetgens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yukinari Sugawara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrice Čović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salim Musah 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Samuel Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovan Milošević 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
6.6
Rating
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Maarten Vandevoordt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ridle Baku
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Willi Orbán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Castello Lukeba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
57
Entry
David Raum
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Xaver Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christoph Baumgartner 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Yan Diomande
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
33
Passes
16
Duels
Rômulo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Antonio Nusa
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Péter Gulácsi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
El Chadaille Bitshiabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Henrichs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezechiel Banzuzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assan Ouédraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiam Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Bakayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conrad Harder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/10/2025 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 01/12/2025 | RB Leipzig | 4 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/11/2024 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 12/19/2023 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 07/28/2023 | RB Leipzig | 0 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Friendlies Clubs | Tivoli Stadion Tirol |
11/23/2025
05/10/2025
01/12/2025
05/11/2024
12/19/2023
07/28/2023
Werder Bremen Win
RB Leipzig Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +73
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +19
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +19
P: 28 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -15
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -20
P: 28 GD: -25
P: 28 GD: -34
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +81
P: 31 GD: +34
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +23
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -29
P: 31 GD: -25
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Leipzig's Lethal Touch Breaks Bremen Hearts
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A ruthless display of finishing from the visitors proved too steep a mountain for Bremen to climb in this do-or-die knockout clash.
First Blood to the Visitors
The Stakes were massive at the Weserstadion for this winner-takes-all encounter. Werder Bremen stepped onto the pitch hoping to leverage their passionate home crowd, but RB Leipzig had vastly different plans. The early phase was defined by a soaring Intensity rating as the visitors aggressively pressed high up the pitch. That pressure paid off incredibly early. In the 15th minute, A. Nusa silenced the home support. He found space and struck a clinical opener, immediately tilting the Balance of the tie in Leipzig's favour. Bremen tried to respond, stepping up to control possession for the rest of the half. Yet, despite holding 55% of the ball, they struggled to convert that share into clear-cut danger against a resolute defensive block.
Cardoso's Clinical Strike
If Bremen held any hope of turning this sudden-death tie around, the 52nd minute effectively snuffed it out. Romulo Cardoso doubled the visitors' lead with a ruthless finish. It was a complete masterclass in knockout football efficiency. Leipzig barely saw the ball for long stretches, yet they punished defensive lapses immediately. Cameron Puertas worked tirelessly in midfield for the hosts, trying to orchestrate a comeback and rightfully earning plaudits for his outstanding individual effort. Despite his undeniable drive, the required Upset Factor seemed out of reach. The visitors absorbed pressure expertly. They allowed thirteen shots over the match but intelligently forced Bremen into uncomfortable angles.
Late Drama and Elimination
The final stretch saw pure desperation from the hosts. Bremen threw caution to the wind, committing bodies forward to salvage their fading tournament hopes. Their persistence finally bore fruit deep into stoppage time. In the 94th minute, substitute S. Musah lashed home a goal, brilliantly assisted by fellow sub J. Milosevic. Suddenly, the Weserstadion erupted with belief. However, the clock was Leipzig’s greatest ally. The referee’s whistle blew moments after the restart, confirming Bremen's elimination and sending Leipzig marching through to the next round. It is a harsh lesson for the home side: you can edge the shot count, but if you lack a killer instinct, you go home.
Key Questions
What made Antonio Nusa the Man of the Match?
His clinical 15th-minute strike completely altered the momentum of the tie. Earning an 8.5 rating, his sharp movement established Leipzig's early dominance.
What does this mean for Werder Bremen's season?
This elimination is a bitter pill to swallow. They must quickly dust themselves off and refocus entirely on climbing the mid-table in the league.
How did substitute Antonio Nusa change the game?
Nusa was actually a starter, not a substitute. He changed the game immediately from the opening whistle, grabbing a vital early goal to put Leipzig ahead.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Leipzig's European Ambitions Face Weserstadion Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. An intriguing clash of priorities as title-chasing individual brilliance meets the grim determination of lower-table survival.
The Setup
RB Leipzig arrive at the Weserstadion sitting comfortably in 3rd place, desperate to cement their top-four status and secure European football next season. On the other end of the spectrum, 14th-placed Werder Bremen are scrapping for every point to pull away from the dreaded drop zone. Despite Bremen's erratic Form rating, the exceptionally high Balance score suggests the hosts will not roll over easily in front of their home crowd. The Stakes are crystal clear for both sides as we enter the business end of the campaign. Fans in attendance can expect a showcase of top-tier talent, backed by a phenomenal Stars rating driven by visiting heavyweights like X. Simons and L. Openda.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will undoubtedly dictate the tempo of this encounter. Bremen's Mick Schmetgens faces the daunting task of containing Leipzig's versatile attacking threat, Yan Diomande. With Diomande pulling the strings and linking play masterfully in recent weeks, Schmetgens must disrupt his rhythm early on. Successfully neutralising this threat will be essential to protect home goalkeeper Mio Backhaus, who has been in stellar shot-stopping form but cannot withstand constant bombardment.
Our Prediction
Leipzig's relentless attacking waves will eventually break down Bremen's stubborn resistance. We anticipate a 2-1 away victory, with the visitors' clinical finishing and sheer depth of quality proving the vital difference in what should be a tightly contested affair.