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Leipzig stops Cologne's high: 3: 1 triumph in a gripping game!
RB Leipzig defeated 1. FC Köln 3: 1 in the Bundesliga. OUEDRAOGO shines after return, Leipzig in second place.
Leipzig stops Cologne's high: 3: 1 triumph in a gripping game!
On Saturday evening, September 22, 2025, RB Leipzig triumph 3-1 over 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. The team of coach Ole Werner celebrated their third victory in a row and pushed themselves into second place in the table. The game was characterized by an effective exploitation of opportunities for the hosts and some exciting twists.
In the 13th minute, Assan Ouedraogo Leipzig brought the lead. He returned after an injury and immediately showed himself as a valuable pillar of the team. Just ten minutes later, Jan Thielmann equalized for the Cologne (23rd minute), which the game kept open at short notice. But Leipzig replied massively: Romulo scored the 2-1 (45th minute) and David Raum with a free kick in added time of the first half to 3: 1 (45.+4 minute). These were two crucial goals that dampened the ambitions of the 1. FC Köln and led the Leipziger on the winning road, as the Cologne coach Lukas Kwasniok had to recognize.
Leipzig's effectiveness and defensive stability
During the game, Leipzig demonstrated that they can effectively use their chances to score. Cologne coach Kwasniok recognized that his team showed a strong reaction after the compensation, but ultimately could not score any further goals. Ragnar Ache deserves a special mention, which, however, awarded a great option in the second half when he could not accommodate the ball on the net from a distance.
In the second half, Kwasniok reacted with four changes to bring a fresh air into play. However, Leipzig remained defensive. The team was able to successfully ward off the Cologne attacks and at the same time cause a sensation with dangerous counterattacks.
Outlook for the next games
After this important victory, Leipzig will meet VfL Wolfsburg in the next game, while 1st FC Köln has to compete against VfB Stuttgart. The table will remain exciting, especially since Cologne fell to fourth place after the defeat.
Ouedraogo commented on his return and the positive team mood after the game, while Werner praised his efforts in training. The triumph against 1. FC Köln represents a further step towards Leipzig towards the upper table regions, as well as in the reports of Sports show and Yahoo Sports becomes clear.