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RBL Leipzig RB Leipzig - TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim

RBL

5

TSG

0

B. Henrichs
78'

Red Bull Arena(40,980 Spectators)

Sven Jablonski

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48 %Brajan Gruda

Brajan Gruda

0:17

Watch: Baumgartner "really proud" after win against Hoffenheim

Man of the Match selfie!

© RB Leipzig

Full time: Leipzig 5-0 Hoffenheim

It’s a big win for Leipzig in every sense, both in terms of the scoreline and its broader significance in pulling them level on 50 points with Hoffenheim. As such, they’re now neck and neck in the hunt for a top-four finish. Gruda (two goals, one assist) and Baumgartner (two goals) were unstoppable as Ole Werner’s side swept past their visitors to move above them in the table on goal difference.

© RONNY HARTMANN

Full-time

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.

1.

Bazoumana Toure34.26km/h

2.

David Raum34.15km/h

3.

Alexander Prass33.56km/h

89'

Chance for Damar

The substitute smacks a shot at goal but it's straight at Vandevoordt, who paws it away.

82'

Substitution

0:21

Leipzig celebrate Henrichs' strike

It's five!

Nusa scampers forward down the left and slides a pass into Henrichs. He takes a touch and then, on the turn, lashes the ball into the net from the left-hand corner of the six-yard box.

© IMAGO/Paul Fritz

78'

Benjamin Henrichs

GOAL!

5:0

Assist:Antonio Nusa

Benjamin Henrichs

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.

15 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

81.37 km/h

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.

10.3 m

Kramarić trying to make things happen

The veteran attacker has bene unable to find any gaps in the Leipzig defence as yet.

© Sebastian Widmann

76'

Substitution

76'

Substitution

76'

Substitution

Benjamin Henrichs

74'

Banzuzi has a go

The midfielder unleashes a long-range drive that fizzes low towards goal, but Baumann collects it at the second attempt.

72'

No onus on Leipzig

Gruda bursts past Bernardo on the right but lacks support further forward. Leipzig are - understandably enough - happy with the scoreline and under no obligation to push for more.

70'

Fresh ideas

Ilzer introduces Campbell and Moerstedt with a view to making more attacking inroads.

69'

Substitution

Bazoumana Toure

69'

Substitution

68'

Double change for Leipzig

Diomande's evening is over, with Nusa coming on in his place, while Banzuzi comes into midfield for Schlager.

66'

Substitution

66'

Substitution

Ezechiel Banzuzi

65'

Opening for Rômulo

Leipzig break forward at pace, with Gruda sending Rômulo into the box. He's forced a little wide than he'd like but still gets a shot away that tickles the side netting.

62'

Mr. Efficient

Three shots, two goals for Gruda today.

Shots

3

2

Brajan Gruda Grischa Prömel

60'

Baumgartner flashes one over

Diomande feeds Gruda, who in turn lays it off for Baumgarner arriving on the edge of the penalty area. The Austrian, going for his hat-trick, fires over first time though.

Gruda making the difference

With two goals and an assist so far, Gruda (l.) has been instrumental this evening.

© IMAGO/Michael Taeger

57'

Fine defending from Kabak

A flowing attack via Baumgartner and Rômulo sends Diomande into the Hoffenheim box. He tries to take on Kabak, but the defender outmuscles him and wards off the danger.

54'

Double chance for Prömel!

Some slick passing from Hoffenheim culminates in Prömel arriving in space on the edge of the box. His initial shot is well saved by Vandevoordt and the rebound comes back out to him as well, but he snatches at it and the ball goes well over.

52'

Wayward finishing

Hoffenheim's chances of making a comeback don't look great though, as they haven't managed a shot on target all game.

Goal attempts

0off target

6on target

3off target

0on target

49'

Bold approach from Hoffenheim

The visitors have not started this half in damage-limitation mode. They've begun as they did in the first period, by attacking in numbers.

46'

Off we go again!

Two changes from Hoffenheim at the interval as they bid to navigate a way back into this one.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 9

Substitution

Andrej Kramarić

45'

+ 9

Substitution

Half-time: Leipzig 4-0 Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim were much the better team for the opening quarter of an hour or so, albeit without creating any clear-cut chances, but they were left bamboozled by two quickfire goals from Gruda and Baumgartner to make it 2-0 after 21 minutes. The same duo each added another goal before the break to put the hosts firmly in charge here.

© Sebastian Widmann

Half-time

45'

+ 7

Diomande effort disallowed

A free-kick from Raum is poorly cleared - it's headed straight to Diomande, lurking on the edge of the Hoffenheim penalty area. He fores a left-footed effort into the bottom corner to seemingly make it 5-0, but it's ruled out after a VAR review for offside in the build-up.

45'

+ 6

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

0:18

Gruda at the double!

Another lovely goal from Leipzig as Diomande plays a one-two with Seiwald down the left before sliding a pass across the six-yard box for the unmarked Gruda to tap in at the back post.

© IMAGO/Paul Fritz

44'

Brajan Gruda

GOAL!

4:0

Assist:Yan Diomande

Brajan Gruda

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.

51 %

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.

8.74 m

43'

Scrappy

The last few minutes have been stop-start, punctuated by niggly fouls across the midfield.

39'

Punching above their weight

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).

Leipzig should only really have one goal by now, according to the stats, which just goes to show the quality of their finishes - particularly Baumgartner.

xGoals

3

1.16

0.14

0

Goals

37'

Diomande off again

Diomande complains about his shoulder again and is taken off for treatment once more. But he immediately signals that he's ready to return to action...

36'

Gruda from range

Hoffenheim back off the midfielder as he strides forward. He doesn't have any team-mates around him so he lines up a shot, but it's a routine save for Baumann from 35 yards.

33'

Diomande down

The Leipzig winger goes to ground with a scream of pain. He looks to have hurt his left shoulder and his receiving treatment.

0:18

Leipzig celebrate!

Baumgartner again!

This is a lovely finish from the Austrian. Gruda floats a cross into the Hoffeneim box from the right. Baumgartner controls it on his chest and, as he's falling to the ground, smashes the ball past Baumann on the volley to put his side 3-0 in front.

© RONNY HARTMANN

30'

Christoph Baumgartner

GOAL!

3:0

Assist:Brajan Gruda

Christoph Baumgartner

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.

16 %

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.

11.75 m

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.

1.

David Raum34.15km/h

2.

Alexander Prass33.56km/h

3.

Yan Diomande33.19km/h

28'

Hoffenheim rattled

Having started so well and looked the better team for the opening stages, Hoffenheim are now looking somewhat out of sorts as they try to regroup.

26'

Huge favourites

Huge favourites

The odds were slightly in Leipzig's favour at kick-off, but those two goals out of the blue have put them very much in the driving seat now.

0'

42.2 %

Now

85.1 %

23'

Yellow card

Thumping header!

A quickfire double for the home side. A corner initially comes to nothing but it's recycled by Diomande, who slides the ball into Raum's path on the left. He floats a cross into the middle that's met with some serious venom by the onrushing Baumgartner, who heads in his 11th Bundesliga goal of the campaign.

© RONNY HARTMANN

21'

Christoph Baumgartner

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:David Raum

Christoph Baumgartner

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.

54 %

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.

4.92 m

Leipzig lead!

Leipzig go ahead with their first significant attack of the game. Diomande drifts out to the Leipzig left and is blocked by two defenders, but he finds a way to slide a pass in for Seiwald, who darts into the Hoffenheim box. He pulls it back for Rômulo, whose shot is spilled by Baumann, right at the feet of Gruda to poke in from close range!

© RONNY HARTMANN

17'

Brajan Gruda

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:Rômulo

Brajan Gruda

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.

31 %

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.

4.76 m

16'

Disappointing

Coufal's delivery isn't up to standard and is quickly cleared by Raum.

15'

Free-kick for Hoffenheim

Toure draws a foul from Orbán right on the edge of the Leipzig box, left of centre. It's a very promising position for a set piece...

15'

Yellow card

14'

Superb from Prass

A Hoffenheim free-kick in attacking position goes badly wrong and for a moment it looks like Diomande will be free and clear to charge down on goal. However, Prass accelerates brilliantly and somehow manages to catch the Leipzig winger and snuff out the danger.

Hard fought

Neither side is giving anything away in these early stages.

© IMAGO/DeFodi.de

9'

Lemperle goes close

Toure gets into space down the Hoffenheim left and crosses low into the middle. It's just behind Lemperle, who attempts a back-heel towards goal that bobbles wide.

8'

Hoffenheim on the ball

The visitors have had the brighter start so far.

Possession (%)

4456

6'

Wide from Schlager

Raum's delivery is a teasing one, whipped in towards the near post. It finds Schlager but he can't direct his header on target.

5'

Dangerous position

Gruda scuttles forward down the Leipzig right, drawing a foul from Toure and winning a free-kick in a prime location just outside the Hoffenheim penalty box.

2'

High press

The visitors have begun on the front foot - they're pushing high up around the Leipzig penalty box as the hosts take a goal kick.

1'

Peeeeep!

Here we go as Hoffenheim get the ball rolling!

Kick-off!

Opportunity knocks for Hoffenheim

Victory for Christian Ilzer's men in Leipzig today would take them six points clear of their hosts, giving them a significant boost in their aims of securing Champions League qualification.

© IMAGO/Frank Hoermann/SVEN SIMON

Warm-ups under way

Both teams are currently limbering up out on the pitch, with the outfield players on both sides doing some pre-game rondos to get in the swing of things.

0:09

Watch: Stage all set at Red Bull Arena

More on that Hoffenheim team

For Hoffenheim, Leon Avdullahu is absent for the first time in the Bundesliga this season, while Andrej Kramarić (pictured) is only on the bench. They are replaced by Grischa Prömel and Tim Lemperle.

© IMAGO/Jan Huebner

More on that Leipzig team

Ole Werner makes two changes to his side that lost in Stuttgart last week, with Brajan Gruda and Xaver Schlager coming in for Antonio Nusa and Ezechiel Banzuzi, who both drop to the bench. For Schlager (pictured), it’s a first start in a month; he last began in the 2-2 draw against Dortmund on Matchday 23.

© DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze

0:52

Watch: Asllani checks out the playing surface

Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

Formation:4-3-3 with 6

1

2

5

6

Grischa Prömel

11

13

18

19

22

Alexander Prass

29

Bazoumana Toure

34

Vladimir Coufal

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Hajdari, Akpoguma, Damar, Kramarić, Lässig, Bebou, Campbell, Moerstedt

0:31

Watch: Inside the Leipzig dressing room

Starting line-up: RB Leipzig

Formation:4-3-3 with 6

26

Maarten Vandevoordt

4

10

13

Nicolas Seiwald

14

Christoph Baumgartner

17

22

23

Castello Lukeba

24

40

49

Leipzig subs

Zingerle, Henrichs, Finkgräfe, Bitshiabu, Banzuzi, Gomis, Harder, Bakayoko, Nusa

Ole Werner on facing Hoffenheim

"It's a special game, because we're taking on close rivals in the closing stages of the season. Everyone knows what the table looks like and that it's going to be tight. We want to make the absolute most of the chance that we have tomorrow."

© IMAGO/PICTURE POINT / Sven Sonntag

Christian Ilzer on facing Leipzig

“It will be different to Wolfsburg. Other qualities will be demanded. We will see more transitions, and more defending against a team that is good with the ball. There will be moments when we can play football though."

© Alex Grimm

2:43

Watch: High speed top-four race between Diomande and Touré

The Ivory Coast internationals will put their friendship to one side on Matchday 27.

Continuity king at Hoffenheim

Ilzer has a core set of 14 players, who've all made at least 10 appearances so far this season. The remaining members of the squad have played no more than twice.

© IMAGO/osnapix / Marcus Hirnschal

Speed demons

Ivory Coast teammates Diomande (Leipzig) and Bazoumana Touré (Hoffenheim) are among the Bundesliga's four fastest players so far this season.

© IMAGO/Grant Hubbs

Champions League form

Hoffenheim's 50 points after 26 matches is a new club record. In the last five seasons, all 14 teams with at least that tally at this stage have gone on to qualify for the Champions League.

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Edward Cheung

2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 3-1 Leipzig - previous meeting

Leipzig led through Yan Diomande, but Hoffenheim powered back to record a convincing win in the reverse fixture.

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 1-0 Leipzig - highlights

Leipzig missed the chance to climb back into the top four after losing to Stuttgart. The result ended a five-game unbeaten league run, and leaves Die Roten Bullen three points adrift of the UEFA Champions League qualification places.

2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 1-1 Wolfsburg - highlights

Top-four hopefuls Hoffenheim rescued a point at home to Wolfsburg to keep the chasing pack at bay, for now at least. Christian Ilzer's side still occupy third place, but are ahead of fourth-in-the-table VfB Stuttgart on goal difference alone.

Hello and welcome!

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