Ascension faces a defeat at the hands of RB, who maintains an unbeaten record.
In a thrilling encounter at the Stadion am Böllenfalltor, RB Leipzig claimed a 3-1 victory over SV Darmstadt 98 in front of 17,810 spectators. The match was intense and physical, with both teams showing determination to secure the win.
The game began with Lois Openda scoring the earliest goal of the Bundesliga season for Leipzig, just six minutes into the match. However, Darmstadt responded well and managed to level the score through Tobias Kempe's penalty, his second of the game.
Despite Darmstadt's efforts, Leipzig regained the lead when Openda scored his second goal of the match, securing the victory for the visitors. The provocative celebration that followed led to some angry supporters invading the pitch, adding an extra layer of drama to the game.
In the second half, Darmstadt pushed for an equalizer, but Leipzig held firm, with Timo Werner missing a late chance to extend their lead. Benjamin Henrichs, who returned to the starting lineup after injury, put in a solid performance, while Emil Forsberg scored a beautiful free-kick from 18 meters to add to Leipzig's tally.
For Darmstadt, this was their first defeat after two consecutive victories, while Leipzig's win was their first in three games. The victory marks a positive start to the season for Leipzig, who will be hoping to build on this performance in their upcoming matches.
Prior to this game, Leipzig had recently played SV Darmstadt 98 in pre-season friendlies, but there is no record of a direct competitive match between the two teams in the latest reports. Leipzig's recent competitive match was a 4-2 victory against fourth-tier Sandhausen in the first round of the 2025/26 DFB-Pokal, where new signings Yan Diomande, Ezechiel Banzuzi, and Xavi Simons played key roles.
Leipzig's coach, Werner, uses a 4-2-3-1 formation and keeps a relatively stable lineup, with slight changes expected for upcoming matches. The team's form includes dominant preseason friendlies, such as a 7-0 win against Toulouse and a 2-1 win against RC Lens in early August.
Leipzig remains unbeaten in all 29 of their encounters with promoted sides, a testament to their consistent performance against newly promoted teams. Dani Olmo was included in the Leipzig squad for the first time since his knee injury, adding another boost to the team's morale.
Up next for Leipzig is a highly anticipated match against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The team will be looking to build on their victory against Darmstadt and continue their strong start to the season.
In the world of European leagues, RB Leipzig's impressive performance in the Bundesliga continues, with their latest win being a 3-1 victory over SV Darmstadt 98, following a thrilling encounter. Football fans across the continent will eagerly anticipate their upcoming match against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, hoping to witness more of Leipzig's dominance in the sport.
