BREMEN, Germany (Interstat) — RB Leipzig opened its Bundesliga season with a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Weserstadion, overcoming a projected underdog status with a stoppage-time winner.

Substitute Antonio Nusa gave Leipzig the lead in the 15th minute. Bremen’s substitute Rômulo equalized in the 52nd. The match appeared headed for a draw until Leipzig forward Salim Musah scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of added time.

The result defied a pregame statistical model that heavily favored the hosts. Leipzig begins its campaign with a win, while Bremen starts with a loss. Three yellow cards were issued in a tense final 20 minutes.