Following the Sesko-Change, RB Leipzig's preseason preparations have gone awry
RB Leipzig, the German Bundesliga side, played their final warm-up game before the start of the season against RC Lens from the French Ligue 1 on August 9, 2025. Despite a valiant effort, Leipzig fell short, losing 2-1 [1][3][4].
The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams showcasing their skills. The opening goal of the match came in the 59th minute, courtesy of Adrien Thomasson for RC Lens. Matthieu Udol added another goal for Lens at the 64th minute, heading in a corner kick [1][3][4].
Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig's top striker, was conspicuously absent from the match, having recently transferred to Manchester United [1][3][4]. In his absence, it was Benjamin's fellow striker, Lois Openda, who stepped up to score Leipzig's only goal at the 83rd minute. The goal served as a consolation for Leipzig, but it was not enough to secure a draw [1][3][4].
Interestingly, Lois Openda was once a part of RC Lens before joining RB Leipzig in 2023. Despite his return to his former team's ground, specific details on Openda’s performance in this match are not found in the available sources [1][3][4].
With this game behind them, RB Leipzig now turn their attention to the upcoming competitive season. Their first Bundesliga game of the season is scheduled for August 22nd, where they will face the record champions, FC Bayern Munich [2][5]. The DFB-Pokal game, a precursor to the Bundesliga opener, is scheduled for next Saturday against Regionalliga side SV Sandhausen [2][5].
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European football is packed with exciting teams, and football fans eagerly anticipate the new season. Despite RB Leipzig's loss against RC Lens during their warm-up game, the German Bundesliga side has promising European-league prospects, with their first Bundesliga match against FC Bayern Munich set for August 22nd [2][5].
