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Leipzig Rebounds in Werner's Home Debut as Baumgartner, Rômulo Seal 2–0 vs. Heidenheim

The win capped a turbulent week that included Xavi Simons’ sale to Tottenham.

Overview

  • RB Leipzig earned their first league victory of the season, responding to the 0:6 opening loss at Bayern with a controlled home win.
  • Christoph Baumgartner broke the deadlock in the 48th minute with a sharp finish from a tight angle before Rômulo clinched it with a back‑heel in the 78th.
  • Coach Ole Werner overhauled the lineup with four changes from Munich, as Simons’ transfer to Spurs was finalized the day before the match.
  • Jürgen Klopp, Red Bull’s head of global soccer, observed from the tribune alongside other club executives in front of 43,495 spectators.
  • Heidenheim stayed winless after two matches and now heads into the international break, with Leipzig visiting Mainz next and Heidenheim hosting Dortmund.