RBL Leipzig RB Leipzig - FCU Union Berlin Union Berlin
- 78' D. Doekhi
- R. Baku 63'
- Rômulo 25'
- M. Finkgräfe 22'
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35 %Yan Diomande
0:15
Watch: Rômelu reflects on Union win
Full-time: Leipzig 3-1 Union
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
Goal disallowed!
Ansah escapes the attention of the Leipzig rearguard and finds the far corner, but the substitute was just offside in the build-up.
90'
+ 1
Three added on
Into stoppage time we go.
90'
Substitution
89'
Close to a second!
Leipzig's clearance falls to Kemlein, whose volley whistles narrowly past the far post. Brilliant effort.
88'
Visitors still pushing
They have another corner. Jovanovic to take...
86'
Five to go
Has that Doekhi goal come too late for Union?
85'
Leite cautioned
The Union man catches Gruda and the referee immediately brandishes another yellow card.
83'
Bakayoko denied by the post!
The substitute rises highest to meet another Leipzig corner but sends his header against the outside of the post.
83'
Substitution
82'
Magnificent clearance!
Querfeld hasn't had the easiest of games tonight, but the Union defender does brilliantly to hack Harder's shot clear on the goal-line before colliding with the post. Ouch...
80'
Late changes
Baku and Diomande depart as Bakayoko and Henrichs enter the fray for the final 10.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
Union have a goal back!
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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.
0:29
Watch: Just wide from Baumgartner
75'
Baumgartner just offside
It's damage limitation now for Union, who remain camped inside their own half. Diomande almost breaches the visiting defence again, feeding Baumgartner who steers the ball wide of the far post. The Austrian was just offside, but that was magnificent from the Ivorian.
73'
No shortage of effort...
70'
Into the final 20
Leipzig, surely, are heading for a fifth straight victory.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
66'
Nearly four
Nusa almost nets Leipzig's fourth but shoots wide of the post from close range. The Norwegian feels he should have done better there.
Leipzig get their third
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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.
61'
Triple change
Eta brings on three pairs of fresh legs. Can those changes help haul Union back into this contest?
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
59'
Substitution
0:19
Watch: Leipzig's chairman on a treadmill?
57'
No time on the ball
Another Finkgräfe corner is headed clear by Ilić. Yet again, though, Union's counter is quickly snuffed out by Leipzig, who immediately launch another attack of their own.
55'
Not quick enough
Baumgartner threads a pass through to Baku, who tries to pick out Rômulo at the back post... but the ball had already gone behind for a Union goal-kick.
53'
Familiar pattern
Leipzig have quickly regained their stranglehold on possession early in the second half.
51'
Off target
Union's first shot of the game sails high over Vandevoordt's crossbar. Ilić's long-range effort wasn't troubling the Belgian stopper.
49'
Straightforward stop
Ouédraogo's shot from the corner of the area takes a slight deflection before rolling into Klaus' arms.
48'
Better from the visitors
Union have made a more positive start to the second half, but can they get themselves back into this game?
46'
Off we go again
Back under way at the Red Bull Arena.
Kick-off!
0:29
0:17
Half-time
45'
+ 3
HT: Leipzig dominant
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
2
2.57
0
Goals
Half-time: Leipzig 2-0 Union
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0:17
Watch: Burke fails to capitalise
45'
+ 2
Action at both ends
Burke suddenly finds himself through on goal after a loose pass from Bitshiabu, but the Scot takes a heavy touch and Vandevoordt darts off his line to clear the danger. At the other end, Diomande finds space for a cross but can't pick out a team-mate.
45'
+ 1
Three minutes added on
Into stoppage time we go.
43'
Chances drying up?
The visitors have managed to stem the flow of Leipzig attacks - for now at least. Werner's charges are still seeing plenty of the ball, though.
40'
Five to go
Leipzig are still knocking on the door as we enter the final stages of the first half. Union, you would imagine, won't be too unhappy to hear the referee's half-time whistle.
38'
Desperate defending
Ouédraogo's long-range effort deflects behind for another Leipzig corner. Baumgartner is left completely unmarked inside the box and manages to get a strong head to the cross, but Trimmel and Klaus combine to clear the danger.
36'
First booking
Moments after heading against the bar, Baumgartner attempts a bicycle kick from a tight angle but accidentally strikes Querfeld on the head, earning himself a yellow card.
34'
Off the woodwork again!
Leipzig go close yet again - but it's a brilliant save from Klaus, who gets a strong hand on the ball to tip Baumgartner's goal-bound header onto the crossbar.
33'
Deserved two-goal lead
Goal attempts
2off target
4on target
0off target
0on target
0:29
Watch: Klaus makes Bundesliga bow
31'
Substitution
Enforced change
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28'
Off the bar!
Almost a third for Leipzig as Orbán hits the woodwork from close range, but the referee had spotted a foul in the Union area so it wouldn't have counted anyway.
It's two!
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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.
24'
Cementing third place
A Leipzig win tonight would lift them six points clear of fourth-placed VfB Stuttgart - and only two behind second-placed Borussia Dortmund - ahead of the weekend's remaining fixtures.
Leipzig lead!
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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.
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.
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.
20'
Busy Burke
The 29-year-old - Union's liveliest player so far - darts past Schlager before sending a low ball across the face of goal, but Vandevoordt darts off his line and smothers the cross.
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18'
Burke through on goal
Ilić's header suddenly releases the former Leipzig man, who doesn't quite time his run properly and the linesman's flag goes up.
17'
Over from Ouédraogo
The youngster takes aim from the edge of the box but is unable to hit the target, sending the ball high over Rønnow's crossbar.
15'
Haberer clears
Finkgräfe's latest delivery is headed clear by the Union midfielder, but the ball keeps coming back at the visitors.
13'
One-way traffic
Nusa's low cross comes off Schäfer as Leipzig win another corner. Union manage to clear the danger this time, but the visitors are struggling to hold onto the ball at the moment.
11'
Heavy pressure
Possession (%)
6832
9'
Great goalkeeping!
Another golden opportunity for the hosts. Union lose possession in a dangerous area and Leipzig nearly capitalise as Diomande picks out the unmarked Rômulo inside the area. The Brazilian's shot strikes Rønnow's thigh and loops up into the air, with Schäfer heading the loose ball out of harm's way.
Nusa stings Rønnow's palms
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Diomande surrounded
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4'
First Union corner
The fleet-footed Burke wins the visitors an early corner. Trimmel's inswinging delivery comes to nothing, though, and Leipzig look to launch another attack.
3'
Early touch for Rønnow
Schlager gets a touch on Finkgräfe's delivery, sending the ball looping towards the top corner - but Union keeper Rønnow is alert to the danger.
2'
Early free-kick
Trimmel brings down Nusa and Leipzig have an early free-kick out on the left-hand side. Finkgräfe is standing over the ball...
1'
We're under way!
Off we go at the Red Bull Arena
Kick-off!
Clear skies in Leipzig
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0:07
Watch: Warm reception for Eta
Midfielder ruled out
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0:22
Watch: A peek inside the away dressing room
More on that Union team
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More on that Leipzig team
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Starting line-up: RB Leipzig
Leipzig subs
Gulácsi, Bakayoko, Gruda, Harder, Klostermann, Nedeljkovic, Gomis, Maksimović, Henrichs
Starting line-up: 1. FC Union Berlin
Union subs
Klaus, Juranovic, Nsoki, Köhn, Kemlein, Skarke, Král, Burcu, Ansah
0:17
Watch: The stage is set in Leipzig
1:42
Watch: Marie-Louise Eta's pre-match press conference
Marie-Louise Eta on facing Leipzig
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Ole Werner on facing Union Berlin
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3:05
Watch: Marie-Louise Eta settling in at Union Berlin
1:56
Watch: Marie-Louise Eta's warm welcome for first game as head coach
Fresh attacking approach
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European football guaranteed
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2:03
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2:03
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2:03
Watch: Union 3-1 RB Leipzig - previous meeting
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