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View all →Bundesliga 2026/2027 Results (4-6 September): Mainz Thrash Hamburg 5-0, Schalke Hold Bayern
Mainz thrash Hamburg 5-0 with five different scorers, Schalke 04 hold Bayern Munich to a goalless draw at home, and Borussia Dortmund come from behind to beat Hoffenheim 3-2: here's the round-up of Bundesliga matchday 2 (4-6 September 2026).
Bundesliga 2026/2027 Results (28-30 August): Bayern Munich Thrash Stuttgart, Promoted Elversberg Shock Leverkusen
Bayern Munich open their season with a rout of Stuttgart (5-1), newly promoted SV Elversberg pull off a stunning upset against Bayer Leverkusen (3-2), and Union Berlin fight back for a thrilling 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt: here's the round-up of Bundesliga this week (28-30 August 2026).
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TransfersMilan Snap Up Strasbourg's Gem Diego Moreira in a Record Deal
AC Milan have officially confirmed the signing of Belgian winger Diego Moreira from Racing Club de Strasbourg, in the Alsace club's record sale.
FootballBayern vs Leipzig: Saibari's First Bavarian Appearance
Moroccan international Ismaël Saibari played his first minutes for Bayern Munich in a match against RB Leipzig, following his summer move from PSV Eindhoven.
RB Leipzig Push to Sign Morocco's Samir El Mourabet
RB Leipzig have opened talks with Strasbourg to sign young Morocco international Samir El Mourabet, as part of a possible double deal that also includes Diego Moreira.
TransfersReal Madrid close to signing Yan Diomande for over €100 million
The Spanish giants have reached an agreement with Leipzig over the 19-year-old Ivorian winger.
Matches
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League | ||||
| 1 |  FC Augsburg | 2 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  SC Freiburg | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 |  Borussia Dortmund | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 4 |  SV Elversberg | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| UEFA Europa League | ||||
| 5 |  1. FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | +5 | 4 |
| Conference League qualification | ||||
| 6 |  FC Bayern München | 2 | +4 | 4 |
| 7 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2 | +3 | 3 |
| 8 |  RB Leipzig | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 |  VfB Stuttgart | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  SV Werder Bremen | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 11 |  1. FC Köln | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 12 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 14 |  FC Schalke 04 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 15 |  1. FC Union Berlin | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 16 |  TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 18 |  Hamburger SV | 2 | -7 | 0 |
Rules and legend
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Defenders
Midfielders
Key Players
Top Players
Season Statistics
Champions LeagueSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Bundesliga2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Bundesliga2025 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 66 | 47 | 65 |
| Bundesliga2024 | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 53 | 48 | 51 |
| Champions League2024 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3 |
| Bundesliga2023 | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 77 | 39 | 65 |
| Champions League(G)2023 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
| Champions League(F)2022 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 12 |
| Bundesliga2022 | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 64 | 41 | 66 |
| Bundesliga2021 | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 72 | 37 | 58 |
| Champions League(A)2021 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 7 |
| Champions League(H)2020 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Bundesliga2020 | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 32 | 65 |
| Champions League(G)2019 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 11 |
| Bundesliga2019 | 34 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 81 | 37 | 66 |
| Bundesliga2018 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 63 | 29 | 66 |
| Bundesliga2017 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 57 | 53 | 53 |
| Champions League(G)2017 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
Transfers
Arrivals (9)
Maxime EstèveTransfer 25M €
17 Jul- Maxime EstèveTransfer Free16 Jul
Rocco ReitzTransfer 20M €1 Jul
Eljif ElmasLoan –
29 Jun
Abdoul KonéLoan –
29 Jun
Departures (3)
History of RB Leipzig
Founding and Early Years
RB Leipzig was founded in 2009 when the Red Bull group bought the playing rights of SSV Markranstädt, a fifth-division club, with the stated goal of reaching the Bundesliga within eight years, a target met in just seven seasons. The name "RasenBallsport" (literally "lawn ball sport") was chosen to work around German rules forbidding a club being named directly after a sponsor, while preserving the "RB" abbreviation.
Club Evolution
The club play at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, wearing red and white with a stylised bull motif echoing the Red Bull brand identity. Its founding method remains a subject of controversy in German football, with some rival fans labelling it an "artificial" club over its workaround of the "50+1" rule.
The Project's Key Architects
Ralf Rangnick is the strategic architect of the club's rapid rise through the German divisions. Ralph Hasenhüttl (2016-2018) delivered a historic Bundesliga debut with a 2nd-place finish in his first season. Julian Nagelsmann (2019-2021), the youngest-ever Bundesliga coach at his appointment, led the club to its best-ever European run, a Champions League semi-final in 2019-20.
Iconic Players
Timo Werner (2016-2020) was the prolific striker of the club's rise. Naby Keïta established himself as one of the Bundesliga's best midfielders before his move to Liverpool. Dayot Upamecano and Christopher Nkunku also embody the generation that carried the club onto the European stage.
Major Achievements
RB Leipzig have never won the Bundesliga (runners-up twice, in 2016-17 and 2020-21), but have lifted two consecutive DFB-Pokal titles (2021-22, 2022-23) and a DFL-Supercup (2022), while reaching a Champions League semi-final in 2019-20.
The Club Today
Led by Martín Demichelis since 2026 and chaired by Johann Plenge at the head of the club's members' association, RB Leipzig qualified for the 2026-27 Champions League, continuing their ambition to reach the summit of German football despite still lacking a league title.
Frequently asked questions
When is RB Leipzig's next match?+
RB Leipzig face Eintracht Frankfurt on 10 October 2026.
What is RB Leipzig's current standing?+
RB Leipzig are currently 16 in Champions League with 0 points.
Why is RB Leipzig named as it is?+
"RasenBallsport" was chosen to work around German rules forbidding a club being named directly after a sponsor, while keeping the RB abbreviation.
Has RB Leipzig ever won the Bundesliga?+
No, the club has finished runner-up twice (2016-17, 2020-21).
What is RB Leipzig's best-ever European result?+
A Champions League semi-final in 2019-20, under Julian Nagelsmann.
What trophies has RB Leipzig won?+
Two consecutive DFB-Pokal titles (2021-22, 2022-23) and a DFL-Supercup (2022).
Who is RB Leipzig's current head coach?+
Martín Demichelis, since 2026.
When was RB Leipzig founded?+
In 2009, when Red Bull acquired the playing rights of SSV Markranstädt.