RB Leipzig - Bayer - 2:3. German Championship, 18th round. Match review, statistics

On 20 January, one of the matches of the 18th round of the German football championship took place. RB Leipzig (Germany) and Bayer (Leverkusen) met.

German Championship, 18th round

RB Leipzig (Germany) - Bayer (Leverkusen) - 2:3 ( 1:0)
Goals: Javi Simons (7), Openda (56) - N. Tella (47), Johnathan Tella (47), Johnathan Tella (47), Johnathan Tella (47) - N. Tella (47), Jonathan Tah (63), Piero Incapi (90+1).

Warnings: Jonathan Tah (12), J. Alonso (34), (38), Wirtz (66), Javi Simons (71), Schlager (87).

Review of the match RB Leipzig - Bayer:

RB Leipzig faced Bayer Leverkusen in an exciting Bundesliga match at the Red Bull Arena. The game showcased the skill and determination of both teams, resulting in a 1-0 scoreline in favour of RB Leipzig at half-time. However, in a surprising turn of events, Bayer Leverkusen managed to pull off a thrilling 2-3 victory. The match got off to a tense start and RB Leipzig showed their attacking prowess right from the start. Already in the 7th minute X. X Simons from RB Leipzig scored a goal, causing enthusiastic cheers from the home crowd. The young talent showed his ability to hit the goalposts, giving his team an early lead. As the game progressed, Bayer Leverkusen showed their desire to equalise. However, their aggression led to a yellow card for J. Taha in the 12th minute.

Despite this setback, Leverkusen continued to go forward, looking to equalise. In the 31st minute Leverkusen made their first substitution, replacing N. Telle with J. Frimpong. The tactical substitution should have given the team new strength and recover the deficit. However, Bayer Leverkusen players seemed to lose their composure, which led to yellow cards for J. Alonso in the 34th minute and J. Stanisic in the 38th. Stanisic in the 38th. The second half started with a bang: in the 47th minute, Bayer Leverkusen scored a goal thanks to N. Telle. RB Leipzig quickly responded to Bayer's goal with a goal by L. Openda in the 56th minute. The match was tied 2-2, and both teams had something to play for. At the decisive moment in the 63rd minute Bayer Leverkusen regained the advantage. J.Tah scored the decisive goal, turning the tide of the match in favour of the visiting team. However, the match became more and more tense when F. Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen received a yellow card in the 66th minute. "RB Leipzig looked for an opportunity to equalise, but could not break through the Bayer Leverkusen defence. In an attempt to turn the tide of the match, RB Leipzig made several substitutions in the 74th minute, bringing on B. Sesko, D. Olmo, M. Simakan and N. Seiwald. The substitutions were aimed at bringing new energy and strategy to the team's attack. A few minutes before the end of the match, Bayer Leverkusen made a second substitution - in the 88th minute E. Palacios replaced R. Andric. The visitors were determined to hold on to their lead and win the three points. In the final minutes of the match, Bayer Leverkusen struck the final blow in the 90th minute. P. Hincapie found the ball in the net, increasing the lead to 2:3 and breaking the hearts of RB Leipzig fans. After the final whistle, Bayer celebrated a hard fought victory, while RB Leipzig were left to ponder what could have been. The match demonstrated the unpredictable nature of football: unexpected goals, yellow cards and tactical moves determined the outcome of the game. Both teams showed their skill and resilience, ensuring a thrilling Bundesliga encounter at the Red Bull Arena.

The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig, Bayer vs Borussia M.

Statistics of the match RB Leipzig - Bayer: