RB Leipzig Celebrates First Away Win in Freiburg

The RB Leipzig women’s soccer team secured their first away win in the Bundesliga. Coach Jonas Stephan’s team defeated SC Freiburg 3-0 (0-0) after playing with a numerical advantage for much of the match. Freiburg defender Julia Stierli was shown a red card in the 18th minute for a professional foul. Alieke Tuin broke the deadlock for the Saxons after a long period of pressure (68'), and Nikée van Dijk added two more goals (78'/84'). With the win, RB moved past Freiburg and temporarily took fifth place.

After a convincing 5-0 home win against bottom-of-the-table 1. FSV Mainz 05 before the international break, the Leipzig women wanted to carry that momentum with them to Freiburg. After a lively opening phase, the red card changed the course of the game. RB now controlled the ball but could hardly find a way past Freiburg’s clever defense. Too often, they were limited to long-range attempts before Tuin was able to capitalize on a rebound. Van Dijk then sealed the victory.