Marco Friedl was named player of the match as Bremen beat Leipzig 3-1 on Bundesliga Matchday 2, recording a commanding 11 clearances from the back line.

The defender also contributed 5 long balls, 1 tackle, and 1 blocked shot across his 41 touches. Bremen's emphatic victory marks a strong start to the Bundesliga season as Leipzig struggled to break down Friedl's resolute defending.