RB Leipzig welcomes Werder Bremen: A fight for Champions League places!

On January 12, 2025, RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen meet in the Bundesliga. The game, which begins at 3:30 p.m., is the 16th matchday of the current season. The game is transmitted live and exclusively at DAZN, the transmission starts at 2:45 p.m. A DAZN subscription is required for access to the streaming service, which is available either as an annual subscription for 34.99 euros per month or as a monthly subscription for 44.99 euros. Alternatively, a free live ticker is available in picture.

In the preliminary spaces, it becomes clear that both teams fight for valuable points in the race for Champions League places in this encounter. RB Leipzig, which had to accept a clear 1: 5 defeat against FC Bayern Munich before the winter break, wins his friendly against Banik Most 1-0. Xavi Simons, who returns to the team after a syndesmoseriss, was able to score two goals in this game.

Both teams in the race for Europe

Werder Bremen, on the other hand, lost a friendly against Twente Enschede 2: 3. Despite this defeat, coach Ole Werner expressed positive feedback on team performance. Werder Bremen is currently only two points behind RB Leipzig in the table. The last meeting of the two teams ended with a 1-1 draw in the Red Bull Arena.

Marco Rose, coach of RB Leipzig, warns of the intensity and style of playing the Bremen. He emphasizes the importance of acting concentrated in the home game and bringing your own game through. Xavi Simons and David Raum are returning to the RB Leipzig squad, while Xaver Schlager is expected to fail. New signing Ridle Baku could receive the first minute of play, but will not play from the start. Werder Bremen also has to report personnel news: Marvin Ducksch is available again after an intervention, which strengthens the self -confidence of the coach Ole Werner, who believes in a good performance of his team in Leipzig.