Following the Sesko-Transformation: RB Leipzig's Preseason Fumble
In a less than ideal start for RB Leipzig's preparations for the new season, the German football club suffered a 2-1 defeat in their final friendly match before the new campaign. The match took place on August 9, 2025, at the home of RC Lens.
The French side took the lead twice in the second half, with Adrien Thomasson (59') and Matthieu Udol (64') scoring headers for RC Lens. Leipzig responded late in the game, with Lois Openda, who returned to his former club, RC Lens in 2023, scoring a consolation goal for Leipzig in the 83rd minute.
Following this friendly defeat, RB Leipzig are scheduled to play their first competitive match of the season next Saturday against fourth-tier side SV Sandhausen in the DFB-Pokal. This will mark the beginning of their competitive season, although the specific outcome of this match is not yet available in the search results.
The Bundesliga match against record champions FC Bayern Munich will be Leipzig's first league match of the season, which is set to begin on August 22. However, Benjamin Sesko, Leipzig's top striker, will not be playing in this match as he recently joined Manchester United.
As RB Leipzig embark on a new season, they will be hoping to improve upon their pre-season results and make a strong start in both the DFB-Pokal and the Bundesliga.
European-leagues action continues to be exciting, as RB Leipzig will participate in the upcoming Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal competitions. Despite finishing their pre-season with a 2-1 loss to RC Lens in France, the German football club is determined to make a strong start, particularly in the absence of top striker Benjamin Sesko, who joined Manchester United.
