On 19 August one of the matches of the 1st round of the German football championship took place. Bayer (Leverkusen) and RB Leipzig (Germany) met.
Байер - РБ Лейпциг - 3:2. Чемпионат Германии, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаGerman Championship, 1st round
Bayer (Leverkusen) - RB Leipzig (Germany) - 3:2 (2:1)
Goals: Jeremy Frimpong (24), Jonathan Tah (35), Wirtz (64) - D. Olmo (39), Openda (71)
Warnings: Nicolas Seiwald (62), V. Bonifacius (69), C. Lukeba (81).
Review of the match Bayer - RB Leipzig:
In a tense Bundesliga match at the BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen scored a confident victory over RB Leipzig. The score was 2-1 in favour of the Leverkusen side at half-time, but they eventually prevailed with a 3-2 minimum score. In the 24th minute, the hosts scored the first goal when J. Frimpong hit the net, which infuriated the spectators. Leverkusen continued to attack and doubled their lead in the 35th minute thanks to a goal by J. Taha. Taha. However, RB Leipzig reacted quickly and got back on track in the 39th minute with a goal from D. Olmo. But the visitors showed great resilience and took the lead and levelled the score. Both teams went into the break with something to think about. In the second half RB Leipzig suffered their first defeat: in the 62nd minute N. Seywald received a yellow card. Seywald received a yellow card. Soon after, Leipzig made a flurry of substitutions as K. Lukeba, X. Simons and K. Kampl tried to turn the tide of the game. However, in the 64th minute Leverkusen struck again, increasing their lead to 3:1 thanks to a goal by F. Wirtz. The game escalated, with both teams looking to establish control and dominate the pitch.
In the 69th minute, Bayer Leverkusen's V. Boniface was cautioned with a yellow card, which further intensified the tense atmosphere. But RB Leipzig did not back down, and L. Openda managed to reduce the deficit again by scoring a goal in the 71st minute. In the final stages of the game, both teams made further substitutions in a bid to freshen up their attacks and secure the all-important three points. Leverkusen's F. Wirtz came on in place of R. Andric, while RB Leipzig's L. Openda replaced E. Forsberg. Time was running out, nerves were on edge and the fight was getting more and more intense. On 81 minutes, RB Leipzig's K. Lukeba received a yellow card, adding to the list of penalties in a tense match. Both sides made a few more substitutions in the closing minutes. In the 84th minute, X. Schlager came on in place of F. Carvalho. Schlager, and in the 89th minute J. Frimpong and V. Bonifacius were replaced by J. Hofmann and A. Gloria. Hofmann and A. Glozek respectively. As a result, Bayer Leverkusen managed to hold off a late onslaught from RB Leipzig and won 3-2. The victory pleased the fans of the home team, while the visitors left the fans feeling disappointed. The match showcased the intensity and talent of both teams, reflecting the nature of competition in the Bundesliga. It was a thrilling encounter that will be remembered for its end-to-end action and high drama.
In the next round of fixtures, Borussia M vs Bayer, RB Leipzig vs Stuttgart.
Байер - РБ Лейпциг - 3:2. Чемпионат Германии, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Bayer - RB Leipzig:
| Bayer | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 11 | Kicks | 14 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 13 | Offences | 10 |
| 4 | Corner | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 45% | Possession of the ball | 55% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 442 | Total assists | 556 |
| 361 | Accurate assists | 477 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |
