Ascension falls to the unbeaten run of RB
In a thrilling encounter at the Stadion am Böllenfalltor, RB Leipzig emerged victorious against SV Darmstadt 98, with a goal from Lois Openda just 44 seconds into the game setting the tone for the match.
The early goal was a blow for Darmstadt, who responded bravely, chasing after the ball and creating chances, but missing their first opportunity through Luca Pfeiffer. Despite this, Darmstadt held their own against the formidable Leipzig side for a significant portion of the match, making it a hectic and tough contest.
Openda continued to be a thorn in Darmstadt's side, causing trouble for their defenders and contributing to the scoreline with another goal in the 75th minute, assisted by Emil Forsberg. Forsberg himself also found the back of the net in the 24th minute, and Tobias Kempe scored a penalty for SV Darmstadt in the 32nd minute to bring the score to 2:1.
Leipzig's dominance was evident throughout the game, with Benjamin Henrichs, Openda, and Forsberg starting for the home side. Henrichs provided the assist for Openda's first goal, and the team put more and more pressure on Darmstadt as the match progressed.
The video assistant referee awarded a goal to Openda in the 17th minute, bringing the score to 3:1, and despite some resistance from the Darmstadt goalkeeper, Marcel Schuhen, Leipzig showcased an attacking style with multiple scoring opportunities. However, some goals were narrowly disallowed, preventing a wider margin.
RB Leipzig celebrated a win after going three games without a win in competitive matches, and Dani Olmo, who was injured six weeks ago, returned to the squad but remained on the bench until just before the end of the game.
It is worth noting that this victory extends Leipzig's unbeaten record against promoted teams to 29 games, a statistic that highlights their dominance in the Bundesliga. As of August 19, 2025, no Bundesliga matches or points have been recorded for RB Leipzig or other teams, indicating that the league season had not yet started. Leipzig’s next Bundesliga fixture is against Bayern Munich, which is expected to clarify their early-season form.
Despite the loss, SV Darmstadt 98 can take pride in their resilience against one of the league's top teams, and they will be eager to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures. The Bundesliga season is just getting started, and with exciting matches like this one, fans are in for a treat.
Sports in Europe, particularly German football, witnessed an intense clash between RB Leipzig and SV Darmstadt 98, with Leipzig emerging as victors in a Bundesliga game. Although Darmstadt displayed courage, they struggled against Leipzig's dominance in the leagues.
