“Christoph Baumgartner opens the scoring for RB Leipzig from a free-kick situation on the right side”
Pivotal“Jan Thielmann equalizes with a spectacular right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area into the top left corner”
Pivotal“Christoph Baumgartner completes his brace with a clinical finish from Xaver Schlager's through ball, restoring Leipzig's lead”
Pivotal
FC Köln
RB Leipzig
Outstanding performance
RB Leipzig•MidfielderRB Leipzig secured a crucial 2-1 victory at FC Köln thanks to a commanding performance from Christoph Baumgartner, who scored both goals for the visitors. After Baumgartner opened the scoring in the 29th minute from a free-kick situation, Köln responded well in the second half with Jan Thielmann's spectacular strike from the right side of the penalty area finding the top corner. However, Leipzig's quality shone through just five minutes later as Xaver Schlager's perfectly weighted through ball found Baumgartner, who finished clinically into the bottom right corner to restore the lead. The result maintains Leipzig's strong position in the upper half of the table while Köln will rue missed opportunities, particularly Ragnar Ache's squandered header chance that preceded Leipzig's winning goal.
David RaumYellow CardDavid Raum from RB Leipzig has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Christoph BaumgartnerYellow CardChristoph Baumgartner of RB Leipzig has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
The attempt is thwarted. Jan Thielmann from 1. FC Köln takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Jakub Kaminski of 1. FC Köln was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Another offensive effort underway. Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Jakub Kaminski of 1. FC Köln.
The attempt is thwarted. Sebastian Sebulonsen of 1. FC Köln takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Marius Bülter.
Opportunity wasted. Ragnar Ache from 1. FC Köln heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it sails over the bar. The assist came from Jakub Kaminski, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Substitution for 1. FC Köln: Marius Bülter comes on to replace Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson.
Corner awarded to 1. FC Köln after Ridle Baku allowed the ball to go out.
Brajan Gruda from RB Leipzig commits a handball.
Substitution for RB Leipzig: Ridle Baku comes on to replace Benjamin Henrichs.
Substitution for RB Leipzig: Conrad Harder comes on to replace Rômulo.
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson from 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Jan ThielmannYellow CardJan Thielmann of 1. FC Köln has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jan Thielmann from 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
assist: Xaver Schlager
Goal! 1. FC Köln 1, RB Leipzig 2. Christoph Baumgartner scores for RB Leipzig, firing a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Xaver Schlager, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
Offside call against 1. FC Köln. Saïd El Mala has been flagged for being offside.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption - RB Leipzig.
assist: Ísak Jóhannesson
Goal! It's 1-1 between 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig. Jan Thielmann scores for 1. FC Köln with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net.
Opportunity wasted. Ragnar Ache from 1. FC Köln attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Offside call against 1. FC Köln. Ragnar Ache has been flagged for being offside.
The first half has concluded with a score of 1. FC Köln 0, RB Leipzig 1.
Offside call against RB Leipzig. Rômulo is caught in an offside position.
Opportunity wasted. Rômulo from RB Leipzig attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box, narrowly missing the target. The assist came from David Raum, who delivered a precise cross.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after Jakub Kaminski allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Xaver Schlager.
Jan Thielmann of 1. FC Köln earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Sebastian Sebulonsen from 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Rômulo from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Benjamin Henrichs from RB Leipzig attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Yan Diomande.
Opportunity wasted. Benjamin Henrichs from RB Leipzig attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The attempt is thwarted. Brajan Gruda from RB Leipzig takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Rômulo.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Ragnar Ache of 1. FC Köln heads the ball from close range, but it's blocked. The cross was delivered by Kristoffer Lund.
Opportunity squandered! Kristoffer Lund of 1. FC Köln took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the left. The assist came from Saïd El Mala, who delivered a cross.
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson of 1. FC Köln was awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Tom Krauß from 1. FC Köln earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Ragnar Ache of 1. FC Köln attempted a header from a challenging angle on the left but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Jakub Kaminski.
Ragnar Ache from 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Nicolas Seiwald from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Goal! RB Leipzig takes the lead against 1. FC Köln with a score of 1-0. Christoph Baumgartner scores with a header from the center of the box into the middle of the goal, thanks to a cross from David Raum.
assist: David Raum
Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Foul committed by Jakub Kaminski against 1. FC Köln.
Corner awarded to 1. FC Köln after Nicolas Seiwald allowed the ball to go out.
A shot is deflected. Ragnar Ache from 1. FC Köln attempts a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Jakub Kaminski.
The attempt is thwarted. Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Christoph Baumgartner.
Opportunity wasted! Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig attempted a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The chance was set up by David Raum, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Yan Diomande.
The attempt is thwarted. Brajan Gruda from RB Leipzig takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after a deflection off Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson.
Opportunity squandered. Saïd El Mala of 1. FC Köln attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Kristoffer Lund of 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Brajan Gruda from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Fouled by Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson of 1. FC Köln.
Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - RB Leipzig.
Opportunity wasted. Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig attempted a right-footed shot from close range, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Antonio Nusa, who delivered a cross.
The attempt is thwarted. Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Rômulo from RB Leipzig strikes the left post with a right-footed shot from inside the six-yard box on the left side.
A new offensive play unfolds as Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig takes a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box. The attempt, aimed at the left side of the goal, is expertly stopped by goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe of 1. FC Köln, who is positioned centrally. The assist for this opportunity comes from David Raum.
Another offensive push underway. Saïd El Mala from 1. FC Köln takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Willi Orbán from RB Leipzig has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ragnar Ache from 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
The opening half begins...
