Highlights

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Watch: Dani Olmo on his sublime chip

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Watch: Silva: "Dani Olmo wanted to cross for me!"

90'
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Leipzig run riot

A dismal night for Schalke, but a delightful one for Leipzig! The visitors were two in front within the first 15 minutes and, from that point on, they were able to control the game and put their opponents to the sword. Marco Rose's team are now unbeaten in 15 games and could well be a title contender if they can keep this form up.
Full-time
90'
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Poulsen adds the gloss!

And now it's six! It's another lovely strike, too, as Yussuf Poulsen curls fantastically beyond Schwolow and into the far corner.
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.
1.
Joško Gvardiol
Joško Gvardiol33.89km/h
2.
Timo Werner
Timo Werner33.30km/h
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Soichiro Kozuki
Soichiro Kozuki32.60km/h
89'
Yussuf Poulsen
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
11 %
86'

Against the odds

With a 1.34% probability of going in, Olmo's effort is the unlikeliest goal of the Bundesliga season so far!
83'

Stunning strike!

What a finish from Olmo! The Spaniard spots Schwolow of his line and decides to chip the goalkeeper from the edge of the area. Wow!
83'

Dani Olmo

GOAL!

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Dani Olmo
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
1 %
81'

Schalke diversity

Kozuki is Schalke's 276th goalscorer in the Bundesliga, which is more than any other side in the top flight's history!
77'

Leipzig on top

Despite Schalke's mini-resurgence, Leipzig are more than good value for the three points, as the shots statistics show.
Goal attempts
8off target
1on target
7off target
10on target
73'

Close!

Another chance for Schalke! This time, Frey puts his first-time shot just wide. This passage of play will please Reis on the touchline!
71'

Ivan goes close!

Andreas Ivan tries to catch Blaswich out with a free-kick at his near post, and he isn't far away from doing so!
67'

Lots of running

There is no doubting the desire of the two teams!
Distance run (km)
87.4
88.6
66'

Almost five!

Silva is denied his hattrick by Schwolow, before Konrad Laimer's follow-up is blocked.
64'

Close!

Mehmet Aydin flashes a shot just over the crossbar from outside the area.
63'

Kozuki off the mark

That was Kozuki's first-ever Schalke goal in just his second appearance!
60'

Schalke pushing for more

The home side are looking considerably more dangerous - can they find another goal?
56'

Schalke pull one back!

'Die Konigsblauen' have commenced this second half with far more energy and positivity, and they have their reward. Kozuki is the goalscorer, finding space in the middle and placing beyond Janis Blaswich with confidence!
56'
Soichiro Kozuki
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
49 %
49'

Close!

A cheeky free-kick routine falls to Willi Orban in the penalty area, but Schwolow saves his volley well. From the subsequent corner, Henrichs is left all alone but can only fire wide of the post.
48'

Schalke try their luck

Soichiro Kozuki shoots from range, but his effort flies high over the bar.
46'

Here we go again!

Leipzig get us going in this second half, with Schalke having a mountain to climb.
Kick-off!
45'
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Substitution

45'
+ 5

Substitution

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Leipzig almost home and dry

What a first half from the away side! Silva's double, as well as goals from Henrichs and Werner, have put Leipzig out of sight. Schalke's task after the break may just be to keep the scoreline down, especially after losing Tom Krauß to injury in stoppage time.
Half-time
45'
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Werner in on the act!

Leipzig add another, and this time it is Werner who gets himself on the scoresheet, slotting home Olmo's drilled cross.
45'
+ 3

Substitution

45'
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Timo Werner

GOAL!

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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
51 %
44'

Silva at the double!

A cruel blow for Schalke as Leipzig add a third shortly before the interval! Olmo's effort is saved by Schwolow, but the striker is first to the rebound and subsequently taps into an empty net.
44'

André Silva

GOAL!

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André Silva
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
83 %
39'

Electric start

For the first time this season, Leipzig have scored twice in the opening 15 minutes of a Bundesliga match.
37'

One-way traffic

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All Leipzig at the moment - the stats don't lie!
xGoals
0
0.0
0.63
0
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Leipzig comfortable

Marco Rose will be a happy man after seeing this display so far!
30'

Leipzig dominant

Die Rotenbullen are enjoying plenty of possession right now and look hungry for more goals - bad news for Schalke!
Passes
148
212
30'

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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Frey quiet

Michael Frey has been quiet so far on his full Schalke debut. The hosts will need to get him involved if they are to find a way back into the game.
24'

Schalke saved

Olmo has the ball in the back of the net for the third time this evening, but the offside flag is up. No goal.
20'
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SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
20'

Close!

Schwolow denies Silva from close range with a clever stop to keep the score at 2-0.
18'

Leipzig showing efficiency

Three shots on target, two goals. Rose can't ask for much more than that.
Goal attempts
0off target
0on target
0off target
3on target
15'

Leipzig two ahead!

Less than 15 minutes in, and Leipzig are two in front! A pass from Olmo finds Henrichs in plenty of space, and he fires into the corner with aplomb. What a start from Marco Rose's men!
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
17 %
7'

Silva strikes!

It didn't take long for Leipzig to move ahead! Silva breaks the deadlock with a fierce strike from just outside the area, leaving Schwolow with no chance. 1-0 to the visitors!
7'

André Silva

GOAL!

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André Silva
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
9 %
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And we're off!

Here we go - Matchday 17 of this Bundesliga season is underway!
Kick-off!
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Milestones for Silva and Henrics

Andre Silva and Benjamin Henrichs will both be making their 50th Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig.

Ready and raring to go

The players are making their way onto the pitch!
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Team news - Schalke

Reis was clearly impressed by his side's performance against Eintracht Frankfurt despite the 3-0 defeat, with Michael Frey the only new face in the starting line-up - this will be the Swiss striker's first start for 'Die Konigsblauen' following his loan move from Royal Antwerp in Belgium. Simon Terrode is the man to miss out as a result.
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Team news - Leipzig

The big news from the Leipzig camp is Timo Werner's inclusion in the starting line-up, in place of Emil Forsberg, for the first time since October. The Germany international is the club's top goalscorer this season behind the injured Christopher Nkunku, and his availability is an undoubted plus. Benjamin Henrichs, who replaces Mohamed Simakan, is the only other change from the Bayern game.

Schalke starting XI

Schwolow - Brunner, Yoshida, Matriciani, Uronen - Latza (c), Krauß - Kozuki, Larsson, Bülter - Frey

Schalke subs

Fährmann, Aydin, Drexler, Greiml, Ivan, Kaminski, Karaman, Mohr, Terodde

Leipzig starting XI

Blaswich - Henrichs, Orban (c), Gvardiol, Halstenberg - Szoboszlai, Laimer, Schlager, Olmo - Silva, Werner

Leipzig subs

Nyland, Klostermann, Ba, Haidara, Forsberg, Raum, Kampl, Poulsen
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The view from Leipzig

Despite the contrasting form of the two sides, Leipzig manager Marco Rose is not getting ahead of himself. During his pre-match press conference, he said, "Schalke played really well in Frankfurt. It will be a tough game. They play with real intensity and fight extremely hard. They will really test us."
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The view from Schalke

Reis appears to have pinpointed his side's problem - a lack of goals. "We can’t allow ourselves to get too nervous in front of goal. We keep working on our shooting in training," he said. "We simply have to break our duck. I believe that we can score twice or three times if we just get the first one."
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Watch: Leipzig triumph 3-0 at Schalke

Leipzig have prevailed in six of the last ten meetings between the two sides (L2, D2). The last match-up between the two came in February 2021, when Julian Nagelsmann was still in charge at the Red Bull Arena - you can watch the highlights right here!

Schalke struggling

It is a rather different story in Gelsenkirchen, however. A run of six straight defeats led to manager Frank Kramer's dismissal in October, while new boss Thomas Reis has lost four of his first five fixtures. That quintet of matches did include a 1-0 victory over Mainz, though, from which Reis will surely try to draw inspiration ahead of a tough task tonight.

Leipzig cantering

The winter break arguably came at the wrong time for Leipzig, who won 11 of their 13 matches prior to the FIFA World Cup, drawing the other two. They returned to Bundesliga action last Friday with a respectable 1-1 draw at home to Bayern, meaning 'Die Rotenbullen' come into this clash on the back of a 14-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

Welcome to Matchday 17!

Tuesday and Wednesday's games mark the halfway point of the 2022/23 season, and it's Schalke and Leipzig who have the honour of kicking off 'Englische Woche' at the VELTINS-Arena. The Royal Blues are currently bottom, and they'll be feeling a little blue after the weekend's 3-0 loss at Eintracht Frankfurt. Fifth-placed Leipzig drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich in the first game back after the World Cup, and will be looking to steal a march on the three teams just a point above them in the table: Frankfurt, Union Berlin and Freiburg.
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