RB Leipzig made a decisive statement on Saturday, 20 September 2025, defeating 1. FC Köln 3–1 at the Red Bull Arena in the Bundesliga's Matchday 4 action. Referee Benjamin Brand oversaw the contest, which kicked off at 16:30 UTC and saw Leipzig already lead 3–1 at the half-time whistle. The result handed the home side their second win of the young regular season.

For Leipzig, this victory was essential to keep pace with the early Bundesliga frontrunners. Having already dropped points on Mat...