3-1 win against Union Berlin!

Victory in the first game of the year | Top spot defended | 3 goals to overturn half-time defecit | Werner (2) and Sabitzer on the scoresheet

Comeback complete! The Bulls found themselves a goal down at the break but managed to turn the game around in front of (42,146) spectators at the Red Bull Arena.

Julian Nagelsmann's team went behind after Marius Bütler slotted an early goal past Péter Gulácsi (10'). But the boys continued to apply the pressure and came up with the response in the second half.

Timo Werner equalised with a thunderous volley (51'), before captain Marcel Sabitzer put his team in front, scrambling the ball into the net after a corner (57'). Werner then put the game to bed with his 20th league goal of the season (83').

Teams

Julian Nagelsmann made two changes to his starting line-up. Marcel Sabitzer was handed the captain's armband after Diego Demme's departure. Lukas Klostermann made his 150th appearance for RBL.

The fans displayed banners of appreciation for Diege Demme!

Match Facts

Highlights:

10th minute: Goal for Union. Lukas Klostermann loses the ball just outside the area and Sebastian Andersson sets up Marius Bülter, who slots it past Péter Gulácsi to make it 1-0.

24th minute: Tyler Adams puts Patrik Schick through on goal with a super pass, but Rafael Gikiewicz is equal to his effort.

45th minute: Mukiele fires just wide of the opposition goal from a tight angle.

51st minute: GOAL FOR RBL! Union fail to properly clear their lines and the ball comes out to Timo Werner, who fires it straight into the top corner for the equaliser!

57th minute: GOAL FOR RBL! Marcel Sabitzer is in the right place at the right time to acrobatically turn it in during a goal-mouth scramble. 2-1!

77th minute: Substitute Yussuf Poulsen almost makes an immediate impact, as he takes down a long ball and tests the keeper from close range.

83rd minute: GOAL FOR RBL! Sabitzer's cross finds its way to the back post, where a lurking Timo Werner hammers it home.

90+4 minute: Full time. The 3-1 win sends the Bulls 5 points clear at the top of the table.

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