RB women's soccer squad faces an uphill battle against Bremen
Werder Bremen Women Dominate RB Leipzig in 5-0 Victory
Werder Bremen Women continued their impressive form in the 2025–26 Frauen-Bundesliga season with a resounding 5-0 victory over RB Leipzig Women. The match, held on an unspecified date, saw Sophie Weidauer shine as the star of the game, scoring three goals for Werder Bremen.
The game began with a bang as Saskia Matheis capitalised on an error by RB Leipzig goalkeeper Elvira Herzog, scoring from around 30 meters out after just 60 seconds. The early goal set the tone for the rest of the match, with Werder Bremen dominating the proceedings.
In the 31st minute, Weidauer doubled Werder Bremen's lead with a goal that went straight through the legs of the Swiss goalkeeper. The second half saw more of the same, with Weidauer scoring again in the 40th minute, this time from a direct free-kick over 30 meters, and adding another in the 81st minute. Her hat-trick was completed in the 86th minute, ensuring a convincing win for Werder Bremen.
Nina Luhrßen also got on the scoresheet for Werder Bremen, scoring in the 40th minute to make it 3-0. RB Leipzig, coached by Saban Uzun, were unable to prevent the onslaught, with goalkeeper Herzog unable to prevent the second and third goals.
The defeat was the fifth in seven games and the fourth consecutive loss for the promoted team from RB Leipzig. As of the latest matches leading into the season, RB Leipzig's women's team has experienced recent defeats, including a notable loss against Bayern Munich Women on 27 July 2025. Current standings have RB Leipzig ranked 9th in the league, with recent matches showing challenges in securing consecutive wins.
Werder Bremen, on the other hand, are currently in fifth place in the Bundesliga, and will be looking to build on this impressive victory as they continue their campaign in the 2025–26 Frauen-Bundesliga season. Upcoming fixtures include matches against Eintracht Frankfurt Women and Hamburger SV Women, which will further impact their performance record.
The first half of the match, featuring Werder Bremen Women and RB Leipzig Women, saw sports like football and soccer being played at a high level, with Saskia Matheis and Sophie Weidauer leading Werder Bremen's offensive dominance. In the second half, Weidauer even demonstrated her skills in soccer, scoring a goal directly from a free-kick over 30 meters.
