Bundesliga
1:30 p.mApril 4, 2026
Regular season – 28
Weser Stadium
Referee: Robert Hartmann, Germany
Werder Bremen
RB Leipzig
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1.34
Expected Goals (xG)
1.49
Passing by
473 (86%)
Accurate passes
358 (80%)
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30
G
My Backhaus
6.7
2
d
Olivier Deman
6.6
d
Marco Friedl (C)
90+8′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
5
d
Amos Pieper
7.2
27
d
Felix Agu
6.0
M
Cameron Gates
73′
14
M
Senne Lynen
6.6
20
M
Roman Schmidt
6.9
10
M
Leonardo Bittencourt
6.7
17
M
Marc Grüll
6.3
11
F
Justin Njinmah
6.5
26
G
Maarten Vandevoordt
6.9
22
d
David Space (C)
6.9
23
d
Lukeba Castle
7.2
4
d
Willi Orbán
6.9
17
d
Baku Ridle
6.3
14
M
Christoph Baumgartner
7.0
13
M
Nicolas Seiwald
6.6
24
M
Xavier Schlager
6.2
49
F
Yan Diomande
6.7
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
RB Leipzig secured a vital 2-1 Bundesliga win against Werder Bremen. The goals of Antonio Nusa and Romulo Cardoso in the first half were decisive.
RB Leipzig secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday. Early goals from Antonio Nusa and Romulo Cardoso sealed the three points. Werder Bremen’s final consolation goal from Salim Musah proved too little, too late.
In this Bundesliga clash, fourth-placed Leipzig secured a place in the Champions League. Werder Bremen, sitting in 14th place, aimed to create distance from the relegation zone. Both teams had strong motivations to win.
Leipzig started strongly, asserting their attacking intent from the outset. His dominance paid off in the 15th minute as talented striker Antonio Nusa drilled a low shot past the Werder goalkeeper. Nusa’s goal gave Leipzig the crucial early lead.
Werder Bremen looked for an immediate response, pressing for an equaliser. They tried to create chances from the sides. However, Leipzig’s defense held firm. The visitors maintained their slim lead as the half progressed.
The first half ended with RB Leipzig leading 1-0. Werder Bremen needed a stronger offensive display after the break. Head coach Ole Werner surely called for more urgency in his side.
The second half began with RB Leipzig quickly doubling their lead. In the 52nd minute, Ròmulo Cardoso scored from close range. This goal put the visitors in a dominant position of 2-0. Werder Bremen faced an uphill battle at home.
Werder Bremen refused to give up, bringing in fresh legs to inject urgency. Amos Pieper and other substitutes entered the fray. They showed renewed attacking ambition. Cameron Puertas received a yellow card for the home team in the 73rd minute.
As the game wound down, Werder pushed hard for a goal. His persistence finally paid off in stoppage time. Substitute Salim Musah sent a powerful shot into the net in the 90+4th minute. The goal cut the deficit, but time ran out.
Leipzig, despite having less possession (45%), were clinical, converting two of their seven total shots. His xG was 1.49. Werder Bremen showed more attacking volume, with 55% possession and 13 shots in total, but their xG of 1.34 reflected missed chances. Goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt made four saves for Leipzig.
This crucial away win consolidates RB Leipzig’s hold on fourth place in the Bundesliga standings. They strengthen their pursuit of Champions League football. Werder Bremen remain in 14th place, needing to find consistency in their remaining games.
