Ascension continues to face defeat at the hands of RB, as the team still remains unbeaten.
In a thrilling encounter at the Stadion am Böllenfalltor, RB Leipzig emerged victorious against SV Darmstadt 98 with a scoreline of 3:1. This was Leipzig's first win in three games and a significant boost ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash against Red Star Belgrade.
The match started on a high note for Leipzig, with Lois Openda scoring the earliest goal of the Bundesliga season after just 44 seconds. Openda added to his tally in the 75th minute, making it 3:1, following a video assistant referee review and a long wait. Emil Forsberg also got on the scoresheet, scoring in the 24th minute from a free kick.
However, Darmstadt 98 did manage to find the back of the net twice, with Tobias Kempe converting a penalty in the 32nd minute and another one in the 68th minute. Despite these efforts, Darmstadt 98 suffered a setback after their previous two wins, with the loss potentially affecting their morale and league position.
Leipzig's victory came amidst some rough play from their opponents, with the team struggling during a phase of the game. Dani Olmo returned to the squad for Leipzig after a six-week knee injury layoff, but only as a substitute. Openda and Forsberg also returned to the starting lineup, adding much-needed firepower to the Leipzig attack.
Timo Werner had a chance to extend Leipzig's lead but missed the opportunity. Meanwhile, Henrichs returned to the starting lineup for Leipzig after an injury, providing valuable depth to the squad.
The win marked Leipzig's 29th consecutive unbeaten game against promoted teams in the Bundesliga, reinforcing their dominance over newly promoted sides. Despite the victory, Leipzig will need to maintain their focus and consistency to secure a top spot in the league and progress in the Champions League.
The triumphant win by RB Leipzig over SV Darmstadt 98, marked by Lois Openda's early goal and Emil Forsberg's free kick, was a much-needed boost as they prepare for a challenging European encounter against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. Despite Darmstadt'98 securing two goals, their loss could impact their confidence and standing in European-leagues.
