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Defeat in Leipzig: Werder fights bravely, but sees chances dwindling!
Werder Bremen lost to RB Leipzig on November 23, 2025. The team showed fighting spirit, but is confident about the future.
Defeat in Leipzig: Werder fights bravely, but sees chances dwindling!
The 2025/26 Bundesliga season has brought a number of challenges for Werder Bremen so far. On Sunday, November 23, 2025, head coach Horst Steffen's team suffered a bitter 2-0 defeat against RB Leipzig. Despite the negative result, there are bright spots that give hope for a turnaround as the season progresses.
RB Leipzig dominated the action in the first half. However, Werder goalkeeper Mio Backhaus showed his skills and made strong saves to prevent his team from falling behind. “We had a lot of difficulties in the transition game and made a lot of simple mistakes,” admitted Horst Steffen. From Bremen's perspective, a 0-2 score at half-time would have been entirely possible.
There is no catching up
The second half brought more fighting spirit and also some good chances for Werder. A header from Keke Topp and a shot from Cameron Puertas sparked optimism in the stands at the Red Bull Arena, despite the missed equalizer. Topp was just offside when the score was supposed to be 1-1, and the referee's decision caused discussion. The two goals for Leipzig were scored by Assan Ouédraogo (64th) and Xaver Schlager (80th) and completed the negative evening for Bremen.
Clemens Fritz, the club's sports director, believes in progress despite the setback: "We showed an improved style of play compared to previous games." This assessment was also shared by players like Amos Pieper and Yukinari Sugawara, who reinforce the positive tone of the game. The next opponent for Werder Bremen has already been determined: 1. FC Köln will be playing at the Weserstadion next weekend.
Overview of the current balance sheet
A look at the current record of direct duels shows that Leipzig has the upper hand: the RB team won 12 of 20 games, while Werder was only able to win three. These numbers express the imbalance between both teams. However, the record that Werder holds in the Bundesliga's all-time table is quite impressive: they are currently in third place out of 58. The team can build on that, even if the challenges are enormous at the moment.
With an improved attitude and the fighting spirit of the players, Werder Bremen can hopefully win the next games and get back into the top places in the table. As we all know, anything is possible in the Bundesliga, and the next home game against 1. FC Köln could be the right time to start a positive trend.
For detailed game statistics, FotMob's free app can be used, which offers live updates and a wealth of information. An eventful Bundesliga season awaits Bremen, and with a bit of commitment and team spirit, the pain of defeat could quickly be transformed into moments of happiness.
Further details on the game history and current statistics are available here Weser courier and PhotoMob as well as the complete record overview Wikipedia to find.