LEIPZIG (Interstat) — Visiting Bayer 04 opened the Frauen Bundesliga season with a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Trainingszentrum RB Leipzig Platz 1.

Cornelia Kramer put Bayer 04 ahead in the 55th minute. Maja Sternad doubled the lead in the 63rd minute. Bayer 04 controlled possession for much of the match, limiting RB Leipzig’s chances and creating several opportunities. The visiting side’s defense held firm after taking the lead.

Zenia Mertens received a yellow card in the 54th minute for RB Leipzig. Lilla Turányi was booked in the 66th minute, and Emilía Ásgeirsdóttir received a yellow card in the second minute of second-half stoppage time.

Bayer 04 improved to 1-0 in the Frauen Bundesliga and 1-0 across all competitions. RB Leipzig fell to 0-1 in the league and 0-1 overall. RB Leipzig struggled to generate momentum after falling behind.

Bayer 04 will next host VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, Aug. 29. RB Leipzig will travel to play Werder on the same day.