With a shock opener, a strike from a sub and a sound away performance, the Werkself did not fly out of the blocks away to RB Leipzig at the start of the second half of the season but did finish the game on a high. Following the last-minute winner at FC Augsburg a week ago, the team under head coach Xabi Alonso produced a significantly improved performance in Leipzig with a varied approach on the pitch, solid discipline and battling morale. After going behind twice, Leverkusen secured the next victory in added time and they now have more points than they did at the end of last season. The Werkself review.
Show moreBayer 04 claimed a 3-2 win away at RB Leipzig on Matchday 18 in the Bundesliga after twice coming from behind. The hosts dominated in the early stages and took the lead through Xavi Simons inside eight minutes. Leverkusen improved after the break and immediately equalised through Nathan Tella. Lois Openda restored Leipzig’s advantage on 56 minutes before Jonathan Tah (64’) and Piero Hincapie (90’+2) turned around a thrilling encounter.
Show moreBundesliga leaders Bayer 04 are away at fourth-placed RB Leipzig for Matchday 18 on Saturday evening (kick-off: 18:30 CET). Here’s all you need to know about the game at the Red Bull Arena that officially kicks off the second half of the 2023/24 campaign.
Show moreIt's the top match on the first matchday of the Rückrunde: when fourth-placed RB Leipzig host leaders Bayer 04 on Saturday 20 January (kick-off 18:30 CET), two of the strongest defences and attacks in the league lock horns. The Saxony side will be determined to collect their first points of this year at the Red Bull Arena after the 1-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. The lowdown on our next opponents.
Show more