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RB Leipzig to face Borussia Mönchengladbach in league opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

RB Leipzig to face Borussia Mönchengladbach in league opener

Summary

RB Leipzig begins the 2026/27 Bundesliga season against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday at 15:30 CEST. This match marks the touchline debut of head coach Martín Demichelis. New striker Christopher Nkunku is set to make his first appearance for the club in three years. Demichelis expressed confidence in the team's preparations and emphasized the importance of adapting to Gladbach's aggressive pressing style. The team has been training for the past seven weeks to enhance their tactics and defensive setup.

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Status Watch

•Match scheduled for Saturday at 15:30 CEST.
•Martín Demichelis makes his coaching debut for RB Leipzig.
•Christopher Nkunku returns to play for Leipzig after three years.
•Demichelis emphasizes the need to adapt to Gladbach's pressing.
•Team has trained intensively over the past seven weeks.

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RB Leipzig will get their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign underway at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday (15:30 CEST). Not only will it be head coach Martín Demichelis' touchline debut in...
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