SVW Bremen Werder Bremen - RBL Leipzig RB Leipzig

Sat, 05.09.202613:30 PM

Weserstadion

Benjamin Brand

Daniel Thioune on facing Leipzig

"They started the season really well [against Borussia Mönchengladbach]. We're playing against a Champions League-level side, so the quality of our play and our passing will be key. We have to play with intensity and match them physically."

Martín Demichelis on facing Bremen

"The games I played in Bremen during my career were never easy. Werder's defeat [at Freiburg] last weekend doesn't mean anything - this is a different game. We'll try to play our football and come away with three points. Like last weekend, we want to take control of the game from the very start."

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Watch: Straight talk with Martín Demichelis

A champion is back in the Bundesliga, this time on the touchline as former Bayern defender Martín Demichelis becomes the first Argentinian coach in the German top flight, at the helm of RB Leipzig. His new side ran out comfortable winners on opening weekend at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach. We sat down with the four-time champion to hear his take on his playing philosophy, aims for the season, his time as a player in Munich and what it means to be Argentinian.

Predicted line-up: RB Leipzig

Predicted Formation:4-3-3

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

Predicted line-up: SV Werder Bremen

Predicted Formation:4-3-3

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

Red Bulls mean business

Leipzig had the most shots on goal (24), created the most clear-cut chances (6) and had the highest xGoals figure (4.5) of all 18 Bundesliga teams on Matchday 1.

Silver lining

Bremen, who last won their opening league match 13 years ago, are in danger of starting the campaign with two straight defeats for the ninth time. However, they have never been relegated after doing so.

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Watch: Bremen 1-2 Leipzig - previous meeting

Leipzig are unbeaten in their last 12 Bundesliga meetings with Bremen, after winning home and away last season.

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Watch: Freiburg 4-1 Bremen - last time out

Werder were well beaten by Freiburg, with Dariusz Stalmach's Bundesliga debut goal a mere consolation.

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Watch: Leipzig 3-0 Gladbach - last time out

Antonio Nusa scored a wondergoal and Christopher Nkunku marked his return with an assist as Leipzig comfortably beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0 in Martín Demichelis' first Bundesliga game in charge of the club.

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