On 4 February, one of the matches of the 20th round of the German football championship took place. RB Leipzig (Germany) and Union (Berlin) met.
РБ Лейпциг - Унион - 2:0. Чемпионат Германии, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаGerman Championship, 20th round
RB Leipzig (Germany) - Union (Berlin ) - 2:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Openda (11), B. Sheshko (48)
Warnings: Kevin Kampl (20), B. Hollerbach (22), Tusar (47)
Review of the match RB Leipzig - Union:
RB Leipzig defeated Union Berlin 2-0 at the Red Bull Arena RB Leipzig won their Bundesliga match against Union Berlin 1-0 at half-time and 2-0 in regulation time. The match was played at the famous Red Bull Arena and gave both teams an exciting atmosphere. RB Leipzig showed their attacking prowess at the start of the game and it didn't take them long to open the scoring. In the 11th minute, L. Openda struck the opponent's goal, giving his team an early lead. This goal set the tone for Leipzig, who continued to dominate the match, but as the game progressed, tensions began to rise, leading to several yellow cards. In the 20th minute, K. Kampl was cautioned for a rough tackle on a Union Berlin player. Just two minutes later B. Hollerbach of Union Berlin was also suspended for a similar offence. "Union Berlin" could not make any headway in the match and their frustration began to show. In the 47th minute, L. Tusart received a yellow card for a foul, which further diminished his team's chances. At the start of the second half, RB Leipzig wasted no time and increased their lead. In the 48th minute B. Sesko hit the opponent's goal, increasing his team's advantage to 2:0. This goal demonstrated Leipzig's ability to capitalise on their opportunities and emphasised their attacking prowess. Despite the advantage, Leipzig still faced some setbacks during the game.
In the 57th minute, a goal was cancelled due to an offside call on B. Sesko. Both teams made substitutions in an attempt to gain possession. Union Berlin, losing by two goals, decided to change their approach and in the 58th minute introduced R. Khedira, K. Volan into the game. Khedira, K. Voland and A. Lajduni. RB Leipzig also made a few changes, releasing K. Lukeba in place of V. Orban. Union Berlin's hopes of getting back into the game were dashed in the 73rd minute when K. Trimmel received a red card, leaving his team ten men. This setback made the task of closing the gap on RB Leipzig even more difficult. Towards the end of the match, both teams made substitutions to freshen up their squads. In the 75th minute, Union Berlin added J. Wertessen and B. Aaronson, while Leipzig replaced B. Hollerbach with K. Bedia. Bedia. In the final minutes RB Leipzig decided to make some changes. In the 77th minute D. Olmo and E. Elmas came into the game, showing the depth and versatility of the team. Two minutes later, L. Openda replaced J. Poulsen. "RB Leipzig managed the game effectively, controlling possession and suppressing Union Berlin's attempts to get back into the game. In the 85th minute, RB Leipzig made one last substitution: D. Raum and E. Bitshiabu replaced B. Sesko and K. Kampl, who scored respectively. As a result, RB Leipzig celebrated a deserved 2-0 victory over Union Berlin. The match at the Red Bull Arena demonstrated the team's co-ordinated play and showed their potential for success in the Bundesliga.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Augsburg - RB Leipzig, Mainz - Union.
РБ Лейпциг - Унион - 2:0. Чемпионат Германии, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match RB Leipzig - Union:
| RB Leipzig | Union | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 17 | Blows | 10 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 13 | Offences | 11 |
| 5 | Corner | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 66% | Ball possession | 34% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 688 | Total assists | 349 |
| 607 | Accurate assists | 270 |
| 88% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |
