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Thousands of Dresden fans in the Olympiastadion and Union playing almost at the same time. The double matchday in Berlin could be a bumpy one. The German Football League explains why it had to plan this way.
7,771 spectators, a 5:0 thumping victory and a protest against RB: How the Union women fought back after two defeats and gave Leipzig no chance.
IG Metall is calling for more support for the industry ahead of the meeting of Eastern German Minister Presidents. What measures the union is proposing to preserve jobs.
The steel industry is not doing well. In the collective bargaining negotiations, IG Metall is therefore focusing on securing jobs. However, there should not be a complete lack of wage increases.
Eleventh departure for the women of RB Leipzig. Jenny Hipp, a successful midfielder, is leaving the club for Köpenick.
Who will score goals for Union Berlin in the future after the departure of top scorer Benedict Hollerbach? A young attacker should help in the long term.
Goalkeeper Lennart Grill has only made eight appearances for Union Berlin in three years. He is now moving to the Bundesliga 2.
All five women's teams from eastern Germany and Berlin have received a license for the Bundesliga or the second division. The clubs had to comply with changes to the licensing procedure.
Union Berlin is a long way from the 4th division in a positive sense. Nevertheless, the Eisern are now championing the interests of the regional league clubs. The East factor is obvious.
RB Leipzig's reaction to the disappointing last Champions League performance? Not a chance. Union Berlin bring the Saxons to the brink of another defeat.
The teams only managed a goalless draw in the first leg. Scoring goals seems to be the main problem for RB and Union. Nevertheless, Leipzig coach Rose expects to take the next step in Köpenick.
Steffen Baumgart gets the Union fans on his side with a special kind of tackle. The so-called victim of the tackle can no longer remember. But one love has remained.
In the first leg, both teams were held to a goalless draw. Scoring goals seems to be the main problem for RB and Union. Nevertheless, Rose expects the next step in Köpenick.
Union have picked up one win from four games so far under new coach Steffen Baumgart. The Köpenickers also face a high hurdle in the upcoming match.
Baumgart wants to "set the whole thing alight" against RB Leipzig. In the midst of the results crisis, there is a lack of fun at work in Köpenick. But two regulars are back.
In view of the economic downturn, there is great concern in the East German economy. IG Metall is calling for an end to the "austerity policy" and is campaigning for more state support.
According to the trade union, one in four industrial jobs in the eastern German states depends on the automotive industry. In view of the economic downturn, there is therefore great concern.
Volkswagen plans to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030, but no plants are to be closed. For the Chancellor, this is also a signal for the location.
Loïs Openda could become Leipzig's match-winner, but Union Berlin's Frederik Rönnow saves his penalty. The Dane's psychological tricks are clearly having an effect.
With three wins, Leipzig would have equaled their own starting record. But the Saxons came up with too little against passive Berlin, not even scoring from penalties.
At least one coach's seat will remain vacant in the match between RB Leipzig and Union Berlin. Whether guest coach Svensson will take his seat in the trade fair city will be decided shortly before the start of the match.
RB Leipzig started the season with two wins, a feat last achieved in 2019. Veteran Kevin Kampl explains what is different to last season.
Union Berlin has strengthened once again in recent weeks. But the newcomers first have to settle in.
Leipzig coach Marco Rose will not be allowed to sit on the bench on Saturday due to suspension. His Berlin counterpart Svensson could be absent for other reasons.
There is also a rivalry between Union and RB Leipzig in the women's competition. In the cup, the Berlin second division team surprised the Saxons.
1. FC Union Berlin will play its first test match before the upcoming Bundesliga season in Leipzig against BSG Chemie Leipzig. Kick-off is at 3.30 pm.
Union Berlin just about managed to stay in the league. Everything should be better in the new season. The first test opponent has now been decided.
Brendon Aaronson is rewarded for his debut goal in the Bundesliga with a starting appearance. The US international is back in the Union Berlin starting line-up on Saturday for the first time in more than a month. Against 1. FC Heidenheim on Saturday (3.30pm/Sky), the attacker will replace Kevin Voll ..
Marie-Louise Eta has made soccer history. She is the first woman to become an assistant coach in the men's national league. Soccer is developing slowly, but Eta does not want a quota.
Following his red card in Leipzig, captain Trimmel will be missing for Union Berlin. The DFB has now decided how long the Austrian will have to sit out.
The venture was risky. But Leipzig coach Marco Rose is relying on new impetus in the midst of the sporting crisis. Two experienced players deliver immediately despite a long break.
Union Berlin supporters throw objects onto the pitch in Leipzig. However, the interruption is comparatively short.
Despite Nenad Bjelica's suspension, club president Dirk Zingler expects the head coach to remain at 1. FC Union Berlin.
Leipzig's Gulasci and Orban make their starting eleven comeback against Union after a long injury break. New winter signing Yorbe Vertessen makes his first appearance for Union.
After three recent defeats, Leipzig coach Rose makes a change of goalkeeper. The defense must also be changed.
The duel between Leipzig and Union is already highly charged. Now there are also many construction sites and question marks. Many eyes are focused on one woman.
After three defeats in a row and a 2:5 in Stuttgart, RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose replaces the goalkeeper.
Union Berlin's new signing Yorbe Vertessen could make his Bundesliga debut against RB Leipzig.
In the midst of the sporting crisis, RB Leipzig welcome a fearsome opponent in Union. But Union are currently struggling offensively. But the RB defense is weakening.
Xavi Simons' goal in RB Leipzig's 3-0 win at 1. FC Union Berlin has been named Goal of the Month for September.
Striker Kevin Volland of 1. FC Union Berlin has been suspended for three championship games by the sports court of the German Football Association (DFB) and must also pay a fine of 15,000 euros. This was announced by the DFB on Thursday. The 31-year-old newcomer to the Köpenicker had been sent off b ..
Defensive lineman Mo Simakan of RB Leipzig has suffered only "a painful bruise" in the 3-0 against Union Berlin. The 23-year-old did not suffer a structural injury when Kevin Volland fouled him, the Bundesliga soccer club from Saxony announced on Tuesday. Volland had hit the Frenchman from behind on ..
Things are not going well at all for Timo Werner. At RB Leipzig, the striker is only a substitute and in the national team he is currently even out completely. His bosses are promising collective help.
Union Berlin wants to continue its role as a RB terror and defend its league lead against the Leipzigers in the top match of the Bundesliga. After the Champions League draw with the Kracher opponent Real Madrid and the commitment of European champion Leonard Bonucci, coach Urs Fischer must now swear ..
According to Rose, RB's dry spell against Union should end. To achieve this, he is calling for a "mature performance", which should above all also prevent the standard strength of the Köpenicker around goal scorer Behrens.
Union Berlin coach Urs Fischer faces new challenges as the club is now perceived as a Champions League contender. In addition to some new arrivals, there is also speculation about prominent players.