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RB Leipzig earned a confident 2–0 win over Werder Bremen, highlighted by a breakthrough performance from 19-year-old Assan Ouedraogo. This episode breaks down the tactical story behind the victory, what Ouedraogo's emergence means for Leipzig's midfield, and how the team is building momentum heading into an important match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. In this episode, you will hear: • Tactical analysis of RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen • How Leipzig controlled the match without needing high possession • Why Ouedraogo's goal signals real development in his all-round game • A comparison of our player-watch picks: Ouedraogo vs Jens Stage • What makes Gladbach dangerous despite their table position • Key players to watch: Xaver Schlager and Haris Tabaković • Audience reactions and listener questions in the fan segment including RBL Extra and RBL Trolly. This episode is ideal for RB Leipzig fans who enjoy tactical breakdowns, data-informed commentary, and match-to-match narrative analysis of the club's season. If you enjoy RBL Talk, follow the show in your podcast app, leave a rating or review, and share the episode with another Leipzig supporter. You can connect with the show on social media — links are in the podcast description. Do you want to get involved with the show like the people above? You can be on the RBL talk segment too either with a show submission or being interviewed as a special guest. This episode is sponsored by: RBL Talk Members: Thank you to all the members who support me on Patreon. Join them for just $5 per month, lower in USD, EUR, GBP. That's cheaper than your favorite adult beverage or a few takeaway coffees. Your Business Here: want to advertise on a podcast with a global audience? Get your business heard today with a baked-in pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll ad slot for as low as $20. Email to inquire today! Links and Show Notes: Join the free RB fans community on discord and chat with RBL fans from around the world. News read out on the show can be found on the RBL talk club news website. You can find the podcast on all social media by heading to the homepage. This podcast was recorded, edited and published with riverside, try it for free. Post across multiple social media accounts at the same time with Buffer, try it for free.

In this episode of RBL Talk, host Justin Crozer breaks down RB Leipzig's 3–1 loss to Hoffenheim with a full tactical review, then turns the page with a data-driven preview of Leipzig's Matchday 11 clash against Werder Bremen. We unpack the key moments behind the Hoffenheim defeat, including why Leipzig's structure wasn't the issue, what really cost them, and how the momentum turned. Our Player Watch looks at Fisnik Asllani vs. Péter Gulácsi, examining their performances and who had the bigger impact. Then we dive into a full RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen tactical preview, using complete FBref datasets to break down Bremen's strengths, weaknesses, and defensive vulnerabilities — plus Leipzig's best routes to goal, predicted XI, key match-ups, and a data-backed score prediction. Another Player Watch spotlights Jens Stage vs Assan Ouedraogo, explaining what each will try to do on matchday and how Leipzig can limit Stage's influence. We also cover the latest RB Leipzig injuries and suspensions, and close the episode by answering listener questions from tigerstylez on X formally known as twitter about tactics, squad balance, and needed adjustments after the Hoffenheim performance. A must-listen for RB Leipzig fans and Bundesliga tactics enthusiasts. Do you want to get involved with the show like the people above? You can be on the RBL talk segment too either with a show submission or being interviewed as a special guest. This episode is sponsored by: RBL Talk Members: Thank you to all the members who support me on Patreon. Join them for just $5 per month, lower in USD, EUR, GBP. That's cheaper than your favorite adult beverage or a few takeaway coffees. Your Business Here: want to advertise on a podcast with a global audience? Get your business heard today with a baked-in pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll ad slot for as low as $20. Email to inquire today! Links and Show Notes: Join the free RB fans community on discord and chat with RBL fans from around the world. News read out on the show can be found on the RBL talk club news website. You can find the podcast on all social media by heading to the homepage. This podcast was recorded, edited and published with riverside, try it for free. Post across multiple social media accounts at the same time with Buffer, try it for free.

RB Leipzig sits 2nd in the Bundesliga after a massive 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart, and host Justin Crozer is here to break it all down. This episode gives you the full tactical recap of how Leipzig's clinical efficiency (9 shots on target, 2.2 xG) dismantled Stuttgart's "sterile" possession-based game (57% possession, 4 shots on target). We go deep on the stats that mattered, moving beyond the scoreline to show why Ole Werner's game plan was a success. We then zoom in for our first "Player Watch" 1-v-1 segment: a 90-minute duel between Stuttgart's heroic goalkeeper, Alexander Nübel (7 saves, 3.2 PSxG faced), and RBL's patient executioner, Rômulo. Justin analyzes the data from Rômulo's 4 shots, including the "unsaveable" 0.95 PSxG goal that finally broke Nübel's resistance and sealed the win. Next, we look ahead to the massive Matchweek 10 clash as RB Leipzig travels to face 6th-place TSG Hoffenheim. This preview is centered on the single biggest tactical factor: Hoffenheim's catastrophic injury crisis. With at least five key defenders out, we analyze how Christian Ilzer's side will be forced to line up in a makeshift 3-5-1-1 (or 5-3-2) and how their real threat comes from their goal-scoring midfield runners like Wouter Burger and Grischa Prömel. We map out Leipzig's game plan to exploit this: relentlessly attack the flanks and use a high press to punish their patchwork backline. Our second "Player Watch" segment previews the "chaos vs. calm" battle between Hoffenheim's high-energy (but raw-finishing) young striker, Fisnik Asllani, and our reliable veteran shot-stopper, Péter Gulácsi. We round out the show with the RBL Talk segment by answering your listener questions and comments featuring Neil on Facebook and Trolly on Instagram. Do you want to get involved with the show like the people above? You can be on the RBL talk segment too either with a show submission or being interviewed as a special guest. This episode is sponsored by: RBL Talk Members: Thank you to all the members who support me on Patreon. Join them for just $5 per month, lower in USD, EUR, GBP. That's cheaper than your favorite adult beverage or a few takeaway coffees. Your Business Here: want to advertise on a podcast with a global audience? Get your business heard today with a baked-in pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll ad slot for as low as $20. Email to inquire today! Links and Show Notes: Join the free RB fans community on discord and chat with RBL fans from around the world. News read out on the show can be found on the RBL talk club news website. You can find the podcast on all social media by heading to the homepage. This podcast was recorded, edited and published with riverside, try it for free. Post across multiple social media accounts at the same time with Buffer, try it for free.

This episode of RBL Talk begins on a somber note, as we take a moment to honour and remember the RB Leipzig fan who tragically passed away on Tuesday night after suffering a medical episode at the stadium. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the fan's family, friends, and the entire Leipzig community. Before we get into football, we take a brief moment of silence to reflect on what really matters — the people who make this club what it is. ❤️🤍 From there, we move into the latest RB Leipzig news, including a full injury update ahead of the weekend's Bundesliga clash. We discuss the current fitness status of key players, how Ole Werner is managing rotation through a congested fixture list, and what it could mean for squad selection moving forward. Next, we dive into a tactical review of the 4–1 win away to Energie Cottbus in the DFB Pokal. Leipzig showed composure, creativity, and clinical edge in a professional display. We break down how the side established control, the adjustments Werner made after halftime, and how Cottbus's spirited start faded as Leipzig's intensity took over. In the Player Watch segment, we spotlight two standout performers — Ezechiel Banzuzi for Leipzig and Tolcay Ciğerci for Energie Cottbus. We compare their influence across different phases of play: Banzuzi's press-resistance and box-to-box dynamism versus Ciğerci's technical control and link play. We analyse how both players shaped the rhythm of the game and what each can take forward in their respective campaigns. Then, attention turns to Matchday 9 in the Bundesliga, as Leipzig prepare to host VfB Stuttgart at the Red Bull Arena. We provide a tactical preview of what fans can expect — how Ole Werner's side can exploit Stuttgart's defensive structure, and what Sebastian Hoeneß might plan to unsettle Leipzig's shape. In the Player Watch feature, we highlight Rômulo Cruz for Leipzig and Alexander Nübel for Stuttgart — two key figures who could define the tempo and outcome of this contest. Finally, we round out the show with listener questions featuring Cyril a member of the RB fans discord community — covering your takes on Leipzig's recent form, standout performances in the Pokal, and how the team can maintain momentum heading into another crucial Bundesliga stretch. Do you want to get involved with the show like the people above? You can be on the RBL talk segment too either with a show submission or being interviewed as a special guest. This episode is sponsored by: RBL Talk Members: Thank you to all the members who support me on Patreon. Join them for just $5 per month, lower in USD, EUR, GBP. That's cheaper than your favorite adult beverage or a few takeaway coffees. Your Business Here: want to advertise on a podcast with a global audience? Get your business heard today with a baked-in pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll ad slot for as low as $20. Email to inquire today! Links and Show Notes: Join the free RB fans community on discord and chat with RBL fans from around the world. News read out on the show can be found on the RBL talk club news website. You can find the podcast on all social media by heading to the homepage. This podcast was recorded, edited and published with riverside, try it for free. Post across multiple social media accounts at the same time with Buffer, try it for free.