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S. Jablonski
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Full-time: Leipzig 0-0 Union
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
One final chance for Union
They have a corner... but it comes to nothing.
90'
+ 2
Rønnow denies Raum
Union's 'keeper is having a blinder, this time denying Raum's excellent free-kick.
88'
Leipzig's last hurrah
Poulsen and Bitshiabu come on with just two minutes to play, looking to grab a winner. Moments later, though, it's Union who again go close as desperate Leipzig defending keeps it 0-0.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
87'
Still goalless, but it probably shouldn't be
xGoals
0
1.36
0.74
0
Goals
83'
Big chance!
Leite has a free header from a corner out on the right but can only head over. That should've been 1-0 Union.
81'
Last Union subs
Kemlein and Querfeld come on for the visitors.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
80'
Another Leipzig change
Possibly the final throw of the dice as Baumgartner comes on for Henrichs.
79'
Substitution
Missed penalty!
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74'
70'
Third Union change
Union respond to that double switch by replacing Hollerbach with Jeong.
69'
Substitution
68'
Nusa and Vermeeren on
It's Leipzig's turn to change things, with summer signings Nusa and Vermeeren replacing Šeško and Haidara, respectively. Can they help find a breakthrough?
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
62'
Khedira booked
The Union midfielder collects a yellow card for more of a rugby tackle than a football one on Xavi. That's certainly one way to stop him.
60'
Great save
Union almost have the lead as Rothe rises brilliantly to head at goal but Gulácsi tips over. The Leipzig 'keeper then denies Leite's header from the resulting corner. Union have started this second half superbly.
59'
Drop off in press
That is a marked difference between the success of Leipzig press in the first half compared to the second. This game has become slow, with Union gradually building more of an attacking threat. The home side look a bit short on ideas.
58'
Ball Recovery Time
1st Half
2nd Half
56'
Double change for Union
The visitors blink first, making two changes in attack as Jordan and Vertessen enter the fold.
56'
Substitution
56'
Substitution
55'
Leipzig advantage slipping
0'
67 %
Now
51.4 %
53'
Haidara sees yellow
The referee comes back to book the Leipzig man for a pretty cynical foul as Union were on the break. Advantage was played but it came to nothing.
46'
Back underway
No changes at the break.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Leipzig 0-0 Union
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Half-time
38'
Goalmouths are quiet
Goal attempts
4off target
1on target
1off target
0on target
Battle of the assistants
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27'
Benés in the book
The Union man is slightly late going into the tackle with Kampl and collects a yellow card in the process. It was pretty sloppy stuff from Union that lead to the foul, with Leipzig pressing intensely currently.
20'
Leipzig dominating the ball
Possession (%)
7525
19'
Ball Recovery Time
Openda lets fly...
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Great day for it in Leipzig
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5'
Leipzig on top early on
The home side have settled quickly into this and have had all the ball so far, albeit without creating an early chance in front of goal.
1'
Away we go
We're up and running at the Red Bull Arena...
Kick-off!
More on those teams
Tousart, Vertessen and Jordan all drop to the bench in three changes for Union. Schäfer, Bénes and Skarke all come in. As for Leipzig, Geertruida makes his debut for the club in their only switch from the victory that ended Leverkusen's unbeaten run before the international break.
Leipzig starting XI
Gulácsi (c) - Geertruida, Klostermann, Castello - Henrichs, Haidara, Kampl, Raum - Xavi, Šeško - Openda
Leipzig subs
Vandevoordt, Bitshiabu, Elmas, Seiwald, Baumgartner, Vermeeren, Nusa, Poulsen, Silva
Union starting XI
Rønnow - Doekhi, Vogt, Leite - Haberer, Khedira (c), Schäfer, Bénes, Rothe - Skarke, Hollerbach
Union subs
Schwolow, Querfeld, Trimmel, Jeong, Skov, Tousart, Kemlein, Vertessen, Jordan
Both sides aiming to go top
The hosts are one of two teams, alongside Bayern Munich, with a perfect record and victory would send Leipzig top at least until Bayern's meeting with Kiel later on. As for Union, a convincing win would also take them above Dortmund on goal difference.
Rose on facing Union
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No Marco
Marco Rose will definitely not be on the Leipzig bench, as the coach was shown a red card in their win in Leverkusen. He will have to watch the tie from the stands as part of his suspension.
Keyhanfar on facing RB Leipzig
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No Bo?
Assistant coach Babak Keyhanfar took on press duties on Thursday with Bo Svensson ill, but said "we are all hoping he is fit again in time for the match."
Šeško time?
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Ton-up Bo
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2:03
Leipzig's famous win
2:03
Union up and running
4:00
Last time out
1:05
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