Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

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Bundesliga

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

⚽ Jeremie Frimpong 38'
⚽ Alejandro Grimaldo 45'

2:3

Full Time

RB Leipzig

⚽ Kevin Kampl 45'
⚽ Loïs Openda 57'
⚽ Loïs Openda 80'

BundesligaSat, Aug 31, 04:30 PM

Predictions closed

Timeline

89'
⇄
Arthur Vermeeren↳ Benjamin Henrichs
89'
⇄
Yussuf Poulsen↳ Loïs Openda
89'
⇄
Christoph Baumgartner↳ Kevin Kampl
Arthur↳ Edmond Tapsoba
⇄
86'
80'
⚽
Loïs OpendaField Goal
Nathan Tella↳ Jeremie Frimpong
⇄
77'
Patrik Schick↳ Victor Boniface
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77'

Top Stats

63%

Possession

37%

2.750.89

268

Shots

104

Shots on target

182

Corners

Fouls

Lineups

7.2

Bayer 04 Leverkusen3-4-2-1

3-4-2-1RB Leipzig

7.2

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bench

RB Leipzig · Bench

7.2

Bayer 04 Leverkusen3-4-2-1

6.417 Kovar ↓86'

6.012 Tapsoba

6.64 Tah

7.03 Hincapié ⚽38'↓77'

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bench

Attack Momentum

Home96' Away

Match Stats

Attacking

26Shots8

10Shots on target4

18Shots inside box5

18Corners2

0Offsides5

Possession & Passing

63%Possession37%

577Passes352

87%Pass accuracy83%

Defending

16Tackles25

1Saves8

Discipline

7Fouls8

3Yellow cards1

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Recap

RB Leipzig Claims Top Spot in League After Victory Against Bayer 04 Leverkusen

After securing a 3-2 victory away at BayArena against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, RB Leipzig now find themselves at the top of the Bundesliga table after two games played, leading Borussia Dortmund by two points. Bayer 04 Leverkusen occupies the ninth spot in the league standings. Bayer 04 Leverkusen took the lead in the 39th minute thanks to a goal by Jeremie Frimpong, ending the goalless stretch. RB Leipzig equalised 1-1 just before the half-time whistle as Kevin Kampl netted, with an assist by Benjamin Henrichs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen took the lead right after this when Alejandro Grimaldo found the net, with an assist by Florian Wirtz. With 57 minutes on the clock, RB Leipzig's Loïs Openda found the net following a Benjamin Šeško assist to equalise. Loïs Openda again scored the decider with an assist by Antonio Nusa, in the 80th minute to complete RB Leipzig's come back. 'It's hard; it's bitter,' Xabi Alonso said. 'I don't think we deserved to lose today,' he added after the defeat brought an end to a 35-game Bundesliga unbeaten run. Leverkusen were one result away from matching Hamburg's tally of 36 games unbeaten in 1982-83. The next Bundesliga games for Bayer 04 Leverkusen are TSG Hoffenheim (away) on 14 September, Bayer 04 Leverkusen (home) on 22 September and FC Bayern München (away) on 28 September. RB Leipzig play FC Union Berlin (home) on 14 September, St. Pauli (away) on 22 September and FC Augsburg (home) on 28 September. The next Bundesliga games for Bayer 04 Leverkusen are TSG Hoffenheim (away) on 14 September, Bayer 04 Leverkusen (home) on 22 September and FC Bayern München (away) on 28 September. RB Leipzig play FC Union Berlin (home) on 14 September, St. Pauli (away) on 22 September and FC Augsburg (home) on 28 September. The next Bundesliga games for Bayer 04 Leverkusen are TSG Hoffenheim (away) on 14 September, Bayer 04 Leverkusen (home) on 22 September and FC Bayern München (away) on 28 September. RB Leipzig play FC Union Berlin (home) on 14 September, St. Pauli (away) on 22 September and FC Augsburg (home) on 28 September.

Ninety XI/654d ago

Leverkusen back in tile defence against Leipzig.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig kicks off at 17:30 [GMT+1] on Saturday, August 31, at BayArena. Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal following a midweek 1-0 win over FC Carl Zeiss Jena. Back in the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso’s side kicked off their first-ever title defence with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on matchday one. Leverkusen made a strong start to the game, taking a two-goal lead in the first half with a powerful strike from Granit Xhaka [12’] and a finish by Florian Wirtz [38’]. Despite letting the lead slip, the late-goal specialists lived up to their reputation, as Wirtz completed his brace with a last-minute rebound [90+11’] to secure all three points for the defending champions. Currently in fourth place, Die Werkself are one of just seven teams to secure a win in the opening round. Leverkusen will welcome Leipzig in this weekend’s clash, aiming to claim maximum points as they look to extend their winning streak against the visitors, having won the last three meetings. Furthermore, Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in 35 league games [29W, 6D, & 0L], a record only surpassed by HSV [36] and Bayern Munich [53]. They will aim to extend this impressive streak with a win this weekend. Alonso is expected to keep the familiar 3—4—2—1, with Victor Boniface in attack. Like the hosts, Leipzig began their 2024-2025 campaign on a winning note after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bochum on matchday one. Barely three minutes after his introduction in the second half, new signing Antonio Nusa [59’] proved to be a valuable addition after bagging his debut goal. Leipzig fought hard to hold on to the lead, securing all three points, despite being reduced to ten men after captain Willi Orbán was sent off in the 85th minute. With the win, the Red Bulls are currently in seventh place, tied on point and goal difference with sixth-placed Hoffenheim. Leipzig are unbeaten in their last 12 Bundesliga games [8W, 4D, & 0L], their joint-longest such run to date under Marco Rose. The Red Bulls will be looking to continue with this impressive run when they make the trip to Leverkusen this weekend. However, Marco Rose’s men face an uphill battle against a formidable Leverkusen side that has won 14 of its 17 home league games. Loïs Openda and Benjamin Šeško are expected to start in attack when Rose lays out his 4—4—2. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls will be without Orbán following his red card against Bochum.

Ninety XI/654d ago

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