FCU Union Berlin 1. FC Union Berlin - RBL Leipzig RB Leipzig
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Watch: Match highlights
Full time: Union 3-1 Leipzig
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
Skarke seals it!
Union get forward well and Ilić finds himself in the box before squaring to the unmarked Skarke, who drills a superb shot into the bottom-left corner.
Goal probability 
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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
+ 2
Super sub?
Will Werner, making just his second Bundesliga appearance of the season, help Leipzig snatch a draw?
90'
+ 1
Substitution
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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.
87'
Skarke on the counter
After Union clear a Leipzig corner, the hosts pour forward down the right through Skarke. Much like Schäfer moments earlier, he sprints into the box but can only drill a low shot from an acute angle at Gulácsi.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
83'
Schäfer tries his luck
The Union midfielder wins the ball wide on the right and drives into the box. He doesn't have much choice but to shoot from a tight angle but his vicious drive his pawed away by Gulácsi.
81'
Substitution
78'
Leipzig pushing
The visitors are camped out inside the Union half right now as they push for an equaliser. Union look comfortable in defence though, and have managed to keep them away from goal.
75'
Away blues?
Leipzig have won all six of their Bundesliga home games this season but are on course to lose a third away fixture, if this scoreline holds.
72'
Tough task
Tough task
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40.8 %
Now
5.5 %
0:10
Wayward pass...
68'
Double change
Union bring on some fresh legs, but the newcomers are attackers too; they're not just going to defend their lead now.
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
0:27
What is going on?!
Goal probability
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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
63'
Köhn decisive
Diomande sprints forward, outpacing three defenders. He gets into the box but is stopped in his tracks by Köhn.
Perfect response!
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Goal probability
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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
59'
Substitution
Union lead!
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58'
Substitution
Goal probability
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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
56'
Doekhi cautioned
Fantastic skill from Diomande there as he wins the ball and holds off the challenges of three Union players before sprinting forward into space. Doekhi stops him the only way he can - by pulling his shirt.
54'
Chances at a premium
xGoals
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).
xGoals
0
0.7
0.35
0
Goals
51'
Physical
The second half has started in much the same way as the first was played: lots of tackles.
46'
Here we go again!
Union get the second half underway. No changes at the break from either side.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Union 0-0 Leipzig
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
Haberer!
Ansah's cross from the left goes all the way through to the back post. Haberer seemingly wasn't expecting it though, and contorts his body between a header and a volley - and ends up bundling the ball just wide with his knee. That could have been the opener!
44'
Kemlein half chance
Leipzig struggle to clear a high, looping free-kick into their penalty area. It's only cleared as far as the edge of the area, where Kemlein is arriving. He strikes the ball first time with his left foot, but it flies just wide of the upright,
0:21
Just over
38'
Free-kick
Diomande gets brought down right on the outside of the Union box. Free-kick for the visitors in a dangerous location...
32'
Scrappy
The match hasn't been quite as easy on the eye in the last few minutes, with plenty of little niggly fouls disrupting the flow.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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.
26'
Graft to go with the flair
Duels won
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10
Leopold Querfeld Yan Diomande
Tekkers
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18'
Rønnow to the rescue again!
From the ensuing corner, Baumgartner gets his head on the ball and powers it at goal - but Rønnow produces another brilliant save!
0:30
Diomande!
16'
Leipzig bossing possession
13'
Too strong
Diomande receives the ball wide on the left and passes back to Raum. His attempted cross into the box goes over everyone though.
Hard fought
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9'
Jeong has a go!
The best chance of the half so far as Jeong gets to the ball just before Orbán and suddenly has space to attack. He has options to his left but instead opts to shoot. It looks like a rushed decision as slices way off target - he could have advanced a lot closer to goal there.
6'
Space for Burke!
The forward receives the ball in plenty of space towards the right side of the penalty area. He could pass or try to shoot with his left foot, but instead tries to take on a defender on the outside, but runs out of space and it goes out for a goal kick.
5'
One-touch football
Leipzig are trying to get through Union's compact defence with some swift one-touch play around the edge of their penalty area. It hasn't worked out just yet, but they've strung some nice moves together and if they keep at it, you suspect they'll get through sooner or later.
3'
Fast start
Anyone expecting Union to just sit back and wait for openings on the counter or from set pieces is well wide of the mark here. Both teams are going on the front foot whenever they can. It's been frenetic and end-to-end already, albeit without any sights of goal.
1'
Peeeeep!
Leipzig get Matchday 14 up and running!
Kick-off!
Goal drought to end?
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0:20
Diomande's pre-game hugs
Pitch inspection
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2:41
Watch: All of Baumgartner's goal contributions in 2025/26
Three changes for Union
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More on that Leipzig team
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0:50
Watch: Diomande takes the World Cup challenge
Starting line-up: 1. FC Union Berlin
Union subs
Raab, Nsoki, Trimmel, Juranovic, Rothe, Skarke, Schäfer, Ilić, Burcu
Starting line-up: RB Leipzig
Leipzig subs
Vandevoordt, Klostermann, Finkgräfe, Haidara, Maksimović, Gomis, Werner, Konaté, Masanka Bungi
Early Leipzig team news
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Early Union team news
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Steffen Baumgart on facing Leipzig
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Ole Werner on facing Union
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Leipzig's new CEO
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Danil-goal Doekhi
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Leipzig looking good
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Diomande history
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2:11
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2:03
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2:03
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2:03
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