On 21 October one of the matches of the 8th round of the German football championship took place. Darmstadt (Germany) and RB Leipzig (Germany) met.
German Championship, 8th round
Darmstadt (Germany) - RB Leipzig (Germany) - 1:3 ( 1:2)
Goals: T. Kempe (32) - Openda (1), Forsberg (24), Openda (72)
Warnings: F. Holland (47), C. Klarer (49), F. Nurnberger (60), Raum (64), Tim Skarke (68), M. Maglica (70), Openda (70), J. Müller (71), Kevin Kampl (80).
In an exciting Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and RB Leipzig at the Merck Stadion am Böllenfalltor, fans were able to see a thrilling spectacle. The game ended in a 3-1 victory for RB Leipzig, demonstrating their attacking prowess and determination. "RB Leipzig did not wait long and took the lead just a minute into the game. L. Openda scored the first goal, taking SV Darmstadt 98 by surprise and setting the tone for the match. The home side tried to equalise, but the RB Leipzig defence proved to be a tough nut to crack. On 24 minutes RB Leipzig increased their lead with a goal by E. Forsberg. The visitors showed their skill in front of goal, and thanks to their clinical actions, SV Darmstadt 98 had a tough time. However, in the 32nd minute the hosts managed to get back on track: T. Kempe converted a penalty and reduced the deficit to one goal. At the end of the first half SV Darmstadt 98 were losing 2:1, but were determined to get back on track.
The second half started actively, but both teams failed to break through the opponent's defence. In the 58th minute SV Darmstadt 98 made the first substitution, replacing F. Holland with F. Schnellhardt. This substitution gave new energy to the home team's attack, but RB Leipzig continued to defend confidently. In the 60th minute, F. Nurnberger received a yellow card, and RB Leipzig made a triple substitution, trying to keep control of the game. In the 62nd minute, E. Forsberg, A. Haidara and B. Henrichs were replaced by K. Baumgartner, N. Baumgartner, A. Haidara and B. Henrichs. Baumgartner, N. Seiwald and L. Klostermann respectively. There were also changes in the SV Darmstadt 98 team: K. Gäsula, M. Honsak and F. Hornby were replaced by K. Klarer, O. Wilhelmsson and L. Pfeiffer. As time went on, RB Leipzig continued to attack. In the 72nd minute L. Openda once again demonstrated his skills by scoring his second goal of the match. The dominance of the visiting team was further emphasised by the yellow card received by K. Kampl in the 80th minute. Towards the end of the match RB Leipzig made the last substitutions: L. Openda and X. Simons were replaced by T. Werner and D. Olmo respectively in the 80th minute. Despite the best efforts of SV Darmstadt 98, RB Leipzig won 3-1. The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and RB Leipzig showcased the away team's attacking prowess and emphasised their ability to take their chances. Although SV Darmstadt 98 fought hard, it was not enough to overcome RB Leipzig's strong defence and clinical finishing. Both teams showed incredible spirit throughout the match, providing an exciting spectacle for all football fans at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Bayern vs Darmstadt, RB Leipzig vs Cologne.
| Darmstadt | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 17 | Kicks | 9 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 12 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 5 |
| 16 | Offences | 12 |
| 6 | Corner | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 4 |
| 57% | Ball possession | 43% |
| 6 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 406 | Total assists | 317 |
| 316 | Accurate assists | 212 |
| 78% | Accuracy of passes | 67% |