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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.

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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.
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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:

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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.
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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.

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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, we start with the latest news from RB Leipzig, including a full injury update and how Ole Werner might rotate the squad ahead of a busy stretch. With a DFB Pokal match coming up, squad depth and fitness are front of mind — we go through who's back in contention, who remains out, and how those decisions could shape the next couple of games as Leipzig aim to maintain momentum across competitions.

We then break down the incredible 6–0 away win over FC Augsburg — one of Leipzig's most dominant performances under Ole Werner so far. The team's 4-3-3 shape clicked perfectly, with aggressive pressing, quick transitions, and ruthless efficiency in front of goal. We highlight how the vertical passing lanes and wide overloads consistently dismantled Augsburg's defensive block, and how the team's balance between midfield control and attacking variety continues to improve week by week.

Our player watch segment focuses on Christoph Baumgartner for Leipzig and Fabian Rieder for Augsburg. Baumgartner's intelligent positioning, sharp off-ball movement, and ability to connect the front three made him a standout, while Rieder struggled to impose himself under constant Leipzig pressure. We compare their numbers and tactical influence, looking at how each fit into their team's system and who ultimately won the midfield battle.

Finally, we look ahead to Tuesday night's DFB Pokal Round of 32 clash away to Energie Cottbus. Leipzig will be heavy favorites, but Ole Werner will need to balance rotation with respect for a motivated lower-league opponent. We preview the key matchup between Tolcay Cigerci — Cottbus' creative hub — and Ezechiel Banzuzi, whose energy and drive could define Leipzig's midfield control. The episode wraps up with listener questions from the RBL Talk community — Anonymus via speakpipe and RBL Trolly via X on tactics, player form, and expectations heading into the Pokal tie.

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.
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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, we dive deep into RB Leipzig's intense 1–1 draw against Borussia Dortmund — a game full of tactical battles, momentum swings, and key individual performances that shaped the result.

We kick things off with the full match review, breaking down how Leipzig's pressing structure held up against Dortmund's possession game, and how both teams tried to exploit space between the lines. Then, we shift into our Player Watch segment, spotlighting Julian Brandt vs Ridle Baku — two players who defined the tempo and transition play on opposite ends of the pitch. Who came out on top in this duel, and what can each take into the next match?

Next, we bring you the latest RB Leipzig news, including important injury updates and how those could influence squad selection moving forward.

Finally, we look ahead with a tactical preview of RB Leipzig vs Hamburger SV, set for Saturday afternoon. What can we expect from Leipzig's setup at home, how will they look to bounce back, and which key matchups could decide the outcome?

We wrap things up with your listener comments and reactions, featuring insights and questions from the RBL community across social media from Jose Hernandez, Kiran, Balham and Cyril.

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.