Matchday 1 in the Bundesliga was a hard-fought battle for RB Leipzig, but sadly it ended in a 3-2 defeat at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. It was an even affair for much of the match, but goals from Jeremie Frimpong (24'), Jonathan Tah (35') and Florian Wirtz (64') were enough to earn the home side all three points. RBL got back into contention thanks to headers from Dani Olmo (39') and Loïs Openda (71') but fell short of an equaliser.

The Werkself started on the front foot and pressed the RBL backline aggressively. Leipzig grew into the game however, which was constantly played at a high pace with positive football from both teams. Three goals then fell in the space of 15 minutes. Frimpong and Tah put Bayer 04 two goals ahead, although Dani Olmo's near-post header had the visitors back in contention at the interval.

Janis Blaswich had to be at his best to keep out Wirtz early on in the second half, while Benny Henrichs also came close down the other end. A lucky miscued shot from Wirtz did restore Levekusen's two-goal cushion shortly after the hour mark, although that deficit was reduced once again courtesy of a first Leipzig goal for Loïs Openda. However, the Belgian then missed a golden chance to level the scores, only hitting the post.

Head coach Marco Rose's side didn't let their heads drop and continued to press for an equaliser, but it just wasn't to be. The RBL boys had to leave Leverkusen empty-handed after a narrow defeat.