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Highlights

FINAL
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WATCH: FORSBERG: “A STEP FORWARD FOR US TODAY”

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WATCH: UTH: "WE NEED TO CARRY ON LIKE THIS"

Full-time
90'
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WHAT A CHANCE FOR DUDA!

Cologne break right at the end with Andersson down the right. He's into the box and fires at goal, only for Gulacsi to make the save. But the ball rolls across goal and Duda is there in front of goal and surely has to score, but he miscues and sends the ball into the grateful hands of Gulacsi. What an incredible chance to win this game at the death!
90'
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ADDED TIME!

We're into four minutes of added time at the end of this fantastic game.
90'
+ 1

HUGE CHANCE FOR SZOBO!

Leipzig push forward again and Szoboszlai is slid in on goal. Horn is off his line and parries his attempted lob wide. Was that the final chance?
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
3.
Dejan Ljubicic
Dejan Ljubicic34.69km/h
86'

END-TO-END STUFF!

It's all Leipzig here, but Cologne are looking to threaten on the counter-attack in the final minutes. It could go either way with the ball switching from end to end.
85'

LATE SWITCH

Adams is on for Haidara into the Leipzig midfield.
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WILL LEIPZIG SNATCH THE WIN?

The away side are piling on the pressure, but can they take all three points late on?
82'

DOUBLE CHANGE

Özcan and Schindler come on for Schmitz and Thielmann for the final minutes.
81'

NKUNKU AGAIN!

Leipzig are piling on the pressure here as a long ball forward is headed back down by Simakan for Poulsen to strike at goal, but it's straight at Horn and Nkunku heads the rebound wide from in front of goal.
81'

SUPERB DEFENDING!

Nkunku is played in on goal and looks destined to score, but Ehizibue does superbly to race back and slide in before he shoots and clear the ball away.
80'

SZOBO CLOSE AGAIN!

The Hungarian latches onto a pass across the edge of the Cologne area before moving inside on his right and firing at goal. Horn is down well to save and gathers the rebound ahead of Simakan.
79'

SCHMITZ BOOKED

A foul on Forsberg earns the right-back a booking.
78'

FANTASTIC ATMOSPHERE!

There are 25,000 fans inside the RheinEnergieStadion, but they're making a noise expected from a packed out 50,000 as we enter the final 10 minutes here.
76'

CARDS GIVEN!

Klostermann is booked for a foul on Ehizibue, while Mere is cautioned for a foul just after on Haidara.
75'

WILL WE SEE A WINNER?

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The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
Leipzig are ahead on xGoals, but can they get themselves a late winner?
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0.68
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75'

LEIPZIG ON TOP

The away side are moving through the gears now, unlocking the Cologne defence more and more with some of the home players looking a little tired. This is going to be a dramatic final 15 minutes!
73'

SO CLOSE FROM NKUNKU!

The away side have found a second wind here and fly forward once again. It's Nkunku and Gvardiol who exchange passes on the counter before Nkunku fires low at goal. This one is blocked behind off a defender.
71'

HAIDARA HEADS HOME!

That one will count and Leipzig are level in Cologne. It's a fantastic corner from Szoboszlai to the near post, and Haidara is on hand to head home off the upright to silence the home crowd. Game on now!
71'
Amadou Haidara
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INCREDIBLE GAME HERE!

We've seen five goals disallowed and one given in Cologne's favour, with Modeste's goal separating these two into the final 20 minutes.
68'

DOUBLE CHANGE

Fresh legs on for Cologne as goalscorer Modeste is off for Andersson, while Ehizibue is on for Uth.
66'

NO FORSBERG GOAL!

Leizpig think they're level through Forsberg after he curls home following fine dribbling in the Cologne area from Nkunku. But the Swede is in an offside position when he takes the ball from Nkunku, and the goal is ruled out. The second of the game for Leipzig.
65'
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SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
65'

BIG MISS FROM POULSEN!

Another golden opportunity for Leipzig as Forsberg latches onto a loose ball on the edge of the Cologne area and finds Poulsen in space at the back post. He controls and shoots, but drags his shot wide of goal.
65'

HUGE CHANCE FOR FORSBERG!

A corner curls into the middle from Szoboszlai and Gvardiol leaps to head it. He glances the ball to the back post where Forsberg is alone, but he can only hit the ball into the grateful hands of Horn.
62'

CLOSE AGAIN!

Modeste is almost there for a second goal as Thielmann crosses to the back post, but Klostermann makes a timely intervention with his head just in front of the Frenchman who was waiting to head home from close range.
62'

DUDA DOMINANT

Cologne's attacking midfielder has had no trouble getting stuck in for his side so far.
Duels won
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Ondrej Duda Lukas Klostermann
61'

LOOKING FOR A SPARK

It's been a slow second half so far for Leipzig, and Marsch's side are looking for patience here and time on the ball.
57'

DOUBLE CHANGE!

Immediately Marsch switches things up, with Poulsen and Forsberg on for Silva and Olmo.
57'

GOAL GIVEN! COLOGNE LEAD!

After a check from Felix Brych, Modeste's goal stands and Cologne are ahead. Uth challenge Simakan as he attempted to clear the ball but Brych ruled that it was not enough to warrant a foul, and the hosts are in front.
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Substitution

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MODESTE DENIED AGAIN!

Incredible stuff here as another goal for Modeste is ruled out. His second, Cologne's third and the fourth of the game. This one is pulled back for a foul from Uth on Simakan as he attempted to clear the ball form his own area, with the ball subsequently dropping to Modeste to smash into the top corner. VAR will check.
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Anthony Modeste
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BRIGHT START

Cologne have come flying out of the blocks at the start of this second half, pressing high and pressing forward with the ball. Leipzig are a step behind so far and Cologne want to make the most of it.
52'

COULD GO EITHER WAY!

This has been such a fun, end-to-end game and with plenty of time to play, this game can still go either way.
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SituationNo goal
ReviewPrevious foul?
DecisionGoal
51'

MODESTE OFFSIDE!

Cologne think they have taken the lead but for the second time, a goal is ruled out for offside for the hosts. This time it's Modeste who is offside as he collects a pass from Duda in the Leipzig area before slotting past Gulacsi.
49'

DUDA ON TARGET!

Big chance for Cologne on the break with Duda found in space on the left side of the Leipzig area by Modeste. He turns back onto his right to shoot at goal, but Gulacsi makes a fine save to parry the ball wide.
48'

SO CLOSE FOR KLOSTERMANN!

Leipzig should really be ahead as a Leipzig corner causes panic in the Cologne area. Gvardiol is able to keep the ball in play with a header, and the ball bounces in front of goal before coming to Klostermann just eight yards out, but he fires a low shot across goal and wide.
46'

BACK UNDERWAY

The ball is rolling again in Cologne with no changes at the break.
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
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ADDED TIME!

We're into two minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
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HECTOR ON TARGET

Cologne break forward well and Duda picks up a Thielmann cross to the back post. He finds Hector in the middle, who moves onto his left before shooting back across goal through the legs of Haidara. But Gulacsi makes a good save.
43'

WELCOME TO COLOGNE!

The hosts not giving their visitors the warmest of welcomes in the first half...
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41'

DEFENDING STRONGLY

Leipzig are finding space in central positions with Olmo and Szoboszlai, but the Cologne defence is standing firm when those players do come forward with the ball. Just two shots on target so far for Leipzig.
37'

COLOGNE DENIED!

Uth has the ball in the Leipzig net but the goal is ruled out for offside, the second of the goal already. Modeste is slid in behind by Duda but is offside when the ball is played before he cuts it across for Uth to smash home.
35'

KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON

Leipzig are seeing plenty more possession now, with Cologne's press slowing slightly. The away side passing well and looking to move forward in numbers, but the chances have slowed down in recent minutes.
31'

EARLY CHANGE

Czichos comes after already picking up a yellow card and conceding further fouls, with Mere on in his place.
30'

MODESTE ON TARGET

A first go at goal for Cologne's big man in attack as he is on the end of a ball through by Uth, but his shot goes straight at Gulacsi.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Luca Killian
Luca Killian33.52km/h
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Dejan Ljubicic
Dejan Ljubicic33.39km/h
28'

SILVA DOWN

Leipzig's main-man in attack is down after a knock to the head from Czichos. He's taking treatment now and will look to continue, with Poulsen getting warm on the sidelines.
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WHO'S ENJOYING THIS GAME?

Looks like everyone...
26'

CHANCES GALORE

Cologne have edged the possession starts so far, but most of the goal-mouth action has come around the hosts' goal.
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26'

SZOBO AGAIN!

He's been key so far and fires at goal from 20 yards from a central position. It deflects off Czichos' back and behind this time, but Leipzig are pushing hard for an opening goal here.
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CLOSE AGAIN!

Olmo threads a fantastic through-ball behind the Cologne defence, but Szoboszlai hesitates to go for it thinking the ball was too heavily hit. In the end, he may well have been able to reach it ahead of Horn, but the goalkeeper gathers it.
22'

INTENSE GAME HERE!

Leipzig are pushing forward most here, but Cologne are matching them well and are not letting themselves lag far behind. With the likes of Szosboszlai, Nkunku and Olmo all on the pitch, Leipzig have so much creative potential.
18'

WHAT A STRIKE SZOBOSZLAI!

Almost another stunning goal from Leipzig's No.17 who steps up to a free-kick 30 yards from goal and unleashes a precision-hit rocket bound for the top corner. Horn is across his goal and pushes it away to his right.
17'

CZICHOS BOOKED

A first yellow card of the game for Cologne's centre-back as he brings Olmo down on the counter.
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START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON!

We're still goalless through the first 15 minutes but a post has been rattled at either end here in what has been a fantastic opening to this game.
14'

HAIDARA HAS A GO!

The fantastic start to this game continues with Haidara the next to goal for goal. He's found by Kampl with space in midfield to pop a shot from 30 yards, and Horn has to push this one behind.
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FANTASTIC START HERE!

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FANTASTIC START HERE!
It's been an exhilirating opening phase of this game in Cologne, with Nkunku heavily involved for Leipzig and starting well here.
Pass Efficiency
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Christopher Nkunku
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DUDA HITS THE POST!

Cologne respond fantastically here as Duda smashes the post with a sensational volley. A corner was cleared to the edge of the Leipzig area and it's flicked over to the right where Duda is free and he smashes a volley at goal from the corner of the box, but it bounces back out off the post. What a goal that would've been!
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SILVA TAKES TOO LONG

Leipzig break again down the left this time, with Szoboszlai sending Gvardiol away with a quick free-kick. The left-back does well to turn back and find a pass to Silva in front of goal, but his first touch his heavy and allows the Cologne defence to chase back and clear before he can shoot.
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OFF THE POST!

Leipzig are coming closer and closer here. Nkunku is afforded so much time as he runs as the Cologne goal through the middle. He curls a shot at goal from all of 20 yards out which leaves Horn stranded, but he is saved by the ball bouncing out off the post.
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LEIPZIG DENIED!

The ball is in the Cologne net, but the home fans can breath as the offside is correctly raised on the near side. Nkunku did superbly to get forward down the right through two challenges before finding Silva on the edge, and he laid the before forward for Szoboszlai to slot home. But the Hungarian was inches offside, which a check from VAR confirms.
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Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
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EARLY CHANCE!

Leipzig break through the middle with Olmo sending Nkunku away down the right. He returns the pass to the Spaniard in the Cologne area, but he fires his shot wide past the near post.
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PRESSING FROM THE OFF

Steffen Baumgart has his side running incredible amounts this season, and they're at it again early on here forcing Leipzig into mistakes and winning an early corner, which Gulacsi just about clears.
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HERE WE GO!

The away side get us underway with a fantastic atmosphere here in Cologne for this one...
Kick-off!

FELIX BRYCH IN CHARGE

Cologne are winless in eight Bundesliga matches with referee Dr. Felix Brych in charge (3 draws, 5 defeats). Leipzig, meanwhile, have suffered only one defeat in 10 Bundesliga matches with him, but there were also only three victories in that time.
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WATCH: GETTING WARM!

Both sides are out and warming up in the Cologne sunshine, for what is sure to be a fiery evening.

TIME FOR LEIPZIG TO COME ALIVE?

Despite their big win over VfB Stuttgart on Matchday 2, Leipzig have made their worst ever start to a Bundesliga season with three defeats in the opening four games. Die Roten Bullen conceded a league-low 32 Bundesliga goals in 2020/21 but have already shipped six in four so far this term.

THE BAUMGART BOOM!

Cologne head coach Steffen Baumgart has overseen half as many wins after four rounds of fixtures at the Cologne helm as he did across the entire 2019/20 Bundesliga campaign as Paderborn coach. The Billy Goats have made their best start to a Bundesliga season since 2015/16 (also seven points between Matchdays 1-4).
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WATCH: TAKING A LOOK!

Henrichs and Szoboszlai take a look at the RheinEnergieStadion pitch before warming up for the away side.

COLOGNE TEAM NEWS

Skhiri missed last weekend because of a cold, but is back as usual to anchor the midfield. Baumgart is forced another change, though, with Kainz suspended after his red card in Freiburg. Thielmann comes in for him after missing the last two outings with illness himself. There's also a first start for Kilian for Cologne.

LEIPZIG TEAM NEWS

Nkunku continues in the trio behind Silva alongside Szoboszlai and Olmo after his Champions League hat-trick, with Forsberg on the bench. Adams is on the bench with Haidara preferred in Jesse Marsch's midfield. Simakan and Gvardiol are also into a defence that is still finding its identity after big-name summer departures.

COLOGNE STARTING XI!

T. Horn - Schmitz, Kilian, Czichos, Hector (c) - Skhiri - Duda, Ljubicic, Uth - Modeste, Thielmann

COLOGNE SUBS

Schwäbe, Hübers, Özcan, Andersson, Schindler, Ehizibue, Schaub, Mere, Ostrak

LEIPZIG STARTING XI!

Gulacsi (c) - Klostermann, Orban, Simakan, Gvardiol - Haidara, Kampl - Szoboszlai, Olmo, Nkunku - Silva

LEIPZIG SUBS

Martinez, Angelino, Poulsen, Forsberg, Adams, Brobbey, Mukiele, Laimer, Henrichs

BAUMGART: "LEIPZIG HAVE A LOT OF QUALITY AND PACE"

"Leipzig are very aggressive when it comes to counter-pressing", said Baumgart at his media briefing before the game. "They press high and get a lot of joy through second balls. I expect a game with a high intensity. Leipzig have a lot of quality and pace; they are one of the best teams in the Bundesliga. They conceded a lot of goals against City and Bayern. But have also lost narrowly. Leipzig don't have a crisis in terms of performance, but results.”

MARSCH: "WE HAVE TO SHOW FIGHT"

"Cologne are a strong side who like a real battle," said Leipzig coach Marsch at his pre-match press conference. "They’ve started really well this season. For us, the situation is clear. We haven’t begun the way we had hoped. The lads will stay strong though. You have to show more fight during tough situations, run harder and win more challenges. The mood in camp is still positive."

HEAD TO HEAD

Cologne won this fixture 2-1 on Matchday 30 last season, the result giving the side a huge confidence boost in their ultimately successful bid to avoid relegation. That was just their second victory in eight top-flight meetings to date against Leipzig, who have taken maximum points on four occasions (two draws).
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WATCH: FREIBURG 1-1 COLOGNE

FORM - COLOGNE

In stark contrast to their visitors, Cologne have enjoyed a better start in terms of results under new boss Steffen Baumgart. Victories over Hertha Berlin and Bochum sandwiched a defeat away to Bayern, but they picked up a point away to Freiburg last week to come into the matchday in seventh place.
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WATCH: LEIPZIG 1-4 BAYERN MUNICH

FORM - LEIPZIG

Die Roten Bullen haven't quite hit their stride under new coach Jesse Marsch, losing three of their four Bundesliga games so far; last week's 4-1 reverse at home to Bayern Munich was followed up by a 6-3 defeat away to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. Chrisopher Nkunku hit a hat-trick in that game, but summer signing Andre Silva only has one goal to his name so far. Can Leipzig turn things around here?

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