LEIPZIG, Germany (Interstat) — RB Leipzig opened its Bundesliga season with a 3-1 victory over Union Berlin on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Red Bull Arena. Union Berlin struck first as Max Finkgräfe scored in the 22nd minute, but forward Rômulo equalized three minutes later. Midfielder Ridle Baku put Leipzig ahead in the 63rd minute, and defender Danilho Doekhi added an insurance goal in the 78th. Midfielder Christoph Baumgartner recorded an assist. Baumgartner also received a yellow card in the 34th minute, and Union Berlin’s Diogo Leite was cautioned in the 84th. Baku scored one goal, Rômulo scored one goal and Baumgartner had one assist. RB Leipzig improved to 1-0 in the Bundesliga and across all competitions, while Union Berlin dropped to 0-1 in both.