RB Leipzig lost 2-1 (1-0) to Atalanta Bergamo on the debut of their new coach Ole Werner at the Red Bull Arena. Lois Openda put RB ahead after twelve minutes in front of 20,087 spectators at the official season opener. Gianluca Scamacca (85') equalized in the closing stages and Lorenzo Bernasconi (90') scored the winner.
Leipzig started with new signings Johan Bakayoko and Yan Diomande, who integrated well into the RB game with tremendous pace and some technical tricks. The established David Raum, Ridle Baku, Castello Lukeba and Willi Orban also harmonized very well in defence. The opening goal came from a corner kick, which Christoph Baumgartner passed into the back of the defense to Openda, who was free at the second post. The Belgian headed straight into the far corner. There was a similar opportunity after a free-kick in the area, but Openda's shot was blocked.
