Bundesliga
01:30 PMMay 22, 2021
Regular Season – 34
2 – 1
HT: (0 – 0)
How did Union Berlin and RB Leipzig perform?
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Union Berlin and RB Leipzig Match Stats
BALL POSSESSION
37%63%
ATTACK
10
Total shots19
4
Shots on target8
5
Shots off target6
1
Blocked shots5
6
Shots inside box12
4
Shots outside box7
7
Corner kicks3
3
Offsides5
PASSING
346
Total passes583
240 (69%)
Accurate passes480 (82%)
DISCIPLINE
15
Fouls11
2
Yellow cards1
7
Goalkeeper saves2
Union Berlin and RB Leipzig Lineups
Union Berlin
1G
Andreas Luthe
7.9
5D
Marvin Friedrich ⚽67′
7.2
31D
Robin Knoche
7
4D
Nico Schlotterbeck 76′
6.9
28M
Christopher Trimmel 53′
7.3
34M
Christian Gentner 🔺64′
6.7
6M
Julian Ryerson 🔺82′
7.3
32M
Marcus Ingvartsen 🔺64′
6.3
25M
Christopher Lenz 🔺82′
6.9
24F
Petar Musa 🔺58′
6.2
10F
Max Kruse ⚽90+2′
7.5
Substitutes
20G
Loris Karius
–
23D
Niko Giesselmann
–
18F
Keita Endo 🔻64′
6.9
7M
Akaki Gogia
–
33M
Sebastian Griesbeck
–
14F
Taiwo Awoniyi 🔻58′
6.7
27F
Sheraldo Becker 🔻82′
7.2
15F
Marius Bülter 🔻82′
6.9
36F
Cedric Teuchert 🔻64′
6.3
Coach of Union Berlin
👔 U. Fischer
RB Leipzig
33G
Josep Martínez
6.5
16D
Lukas Klostermann 🔺85′
6.9
4D
Willi Orbán
6.9
5D
Dayot Upamecano
6.9
23D
Marcel Halstenberg
7.3
8M
Amadou Haidara
6.6
44M
Kevin Kampl 🔺85′
7.3
7M
Marcel Sabitzer 25′
6.6
11F
Hee-Chan Hwang 🔺54′
6.6
10F
Emil Forsberg 🔺54′
6.7
21F
Justin Kluivert ⚽55′ 🔺68′
7.3
Substitutes
13G
Philipp Tschauner
–
39D
Benjamin Henrichs
–
6D
Ibrahima Konaté
–
22D
Nordi Mukiele 🔻85′
6.2
27M
Konrad Laimer 🔻68′
6.2
18M
Christopher Nkunku 🔻54′
6.9
19F
Alexander Sørloth 🔻85′
6.9
9F
Yussuf Poulsen 🔻54′
6.3
37M
Lars Sidney Raebiger
–
Coach of RB Leipzig
👔 J. Nagelsmann
Union Berlin and RB Leipzig Head to Head
3WINS
2DRAWS
2WINS
Over 1.5 Goals71%
Over 2.5 Goals57%
Both Teams Scored43%
Past H2H Matches & Results
12 Dec 2025
Union Berlin
3-1
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
01 Feb 2025
Union Berlin
0-0
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
14 Sep 2024
RB Leipzig
0-0
Union Berlin
Bundesliga
04 Feb 2024
RB Leipzig
2-0
Union Berlin
Bundesliga
03 Sep 2023
Union Berlin
0-3
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
11 Feb 2023
RB Leipzig
1-2
Union Berlin
Bundesliga
20 Aug 2022
Union Berlin
2-1
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
Bundesliga Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern Munich |
15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 55-11 | 44 | 41 |
| 2 |  Dortmund |
15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 26-12 | 14 | 32 |
| 3 |  Bayer Leverkusen |
15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 33-20 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig |
15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 30-19 | 11 | 29 |
| 5 |  Hoffenheim |
15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 29-20 | 9 | 27 |
| 6 |  Stuttgart |
15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25-22 | 3 | 26 |
| 7 |  Eintracht Frankfurt |
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30-30 | 0 | 25 |
| 8 | Union Berlin |
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 20-23 | -3 | 21 |
| 9 |  Freiburg |
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25-26 | -1 | 20 |
| 10 |  Werder Bremen |
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18-28 | -10 | 17 |
| 11 |  FC Koln |
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 22-24 | -2 | 16 |
| 12 |  B. Monchengladbach |
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18-24 | -6 | 16 |
| 13 |  Hamburger SV |
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16-25 | -9 | 16 |
| 14 |  Wolfsburg |
15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 23-28 | -5 | 15 |
| 15 |  Augsburg |
15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 17-28 | -11 | 14 |
| 16 |  St. Pauli |
15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13-26 | -13 | 12 |
| 17 |  Heidenheim |
15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 13-34 | -21 | 11 |
| 18 |  Mainz |
15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13-26 | -13 | 8 |
Qualification/Relegation
Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
Bundesliga (Relegation)
Relegation – 2. Bundesliga
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-05-22
It was a clash of titans at Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Berlin) when Union Berlin locked horns with RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga fixture on May 22, 2021 had all the makings of a classic showdown.
Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.
Standings at Stake
For Union Berlin, sitting at 8th with 21 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 6W-3D-6L reflects the challenges they have faced.
RB Leipzig, currently at 4th with 29 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 9W-2D-4L record away from home.
Showdown History
Historically, these games are close. In 7 meetings, Union Berlin has won 3 times, while RB Leipzig has 2 wins. 2 games ended in a stalemate.
High intensity is the norm here: 3 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 4 games.
Form Before The Showdown
Recent Matches of Union Berlin
- FC Koln 0-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga, Dec 20, 2025)
- Union Berlin 3-1 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga, Dec 12, 2025)
- Wolfsburg 3-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga, Dec 06, 2025)
- Union Berlin 1-2 Heidenheim (Bundesliga, Nov 29, 2025)
- St. Pauli 0-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga, Nov 23, 2025)
- Union Berlin 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga, Nov 08, 2025)
- Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga, Nov 01, 2025)
- Werder Bremen 1-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga, Oct 24, 2025)
- Union Berlin 3-1 B. Monchengladbach (Bundesliga, Oct 17, 2025)
Recent Matches of RB Leipzig
- RB Leipzig 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga, Dec 20, 2025)
- Union Berlin 3-1 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga, Dec 12, 2025)
- RB Leipzig 6-0 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga, Dec 06, 2025)
- B. Monchengladbach 0-0 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga, Nov 28, 2025)
- RB Leipzig 2-0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga, Nov 23, 2025)
- Hoffenheim 3-1 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga, Nov 08, 2025)
- RB Leipzig 3-1 Stuttgart (Bundesliga, Nov 01, 2025)
- Augsburg 0-6 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga, Oct 25, 2025)
Relive The Showdown
Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.
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