1. FC Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig, 2021-22 German Bundesliga
· German Bundesliga
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
Leipzig in freefall after three-game Bundesliga losing run
RB Leipzig, last season's Bundesliga runners-up, slumped to a 2-1 defeat at in-form Union Berlin on Friday for their third consecutive league loss.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Angeliño.
- 6': Attempt missed. Timo Baumgartl (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a cross following a corner.
- 6': Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 1, RB Leipzig 0. Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Timo Baumgartl following a corner.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rani Khedira.
- 10': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Robin Knoche.
- 11': Angeliño (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 12': Attempt missed. Max Kruse (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Taiwo Awoniyi.
- 12': Attempt missed. Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sheraldo Becker.
- 13': Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 1, RB Leipzig 1. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai.
- 14': Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 14': Foul by Marvin Friedrich (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 14': Attempt missed. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 18': Attempt saved. Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 18': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Andreas Luthe.
- 18': Attempt missed. Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig) header from the left side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Angeliño with a cross following a corner.
- 20': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Grischa Prömel tries a through ball, but Taiwo Awoniyi is caught offside.
- 21': Hand ball by Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig).
- 22': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Josko Gvardiol.
- 22': Angeliño (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 26': Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Foul by Niko Gießelmann (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 27': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Robin Knoche.
- 27': Attempt saved. Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Angeliño with a cross.
- 34': Attempt saved. Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Max Kruse with a through ball.
- 36': Offside, RB Leipzig. Josko Gvardiol tries a through ball, but André Silva is caught offside.
- 37': Foul by Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig).
- 37': Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 38': Foul by Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig).
- 38': Grischa Prömel (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 40': Angeliño (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Marvin Friedrich (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 40': Attempt missed. André Silva (RB Leipzig) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Konrad Laimer with a cross.
- 45': First Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 1, RB Leipzig 1.
- 45': Second Half begins 1. FC Union Berlin 1, RB Leipzig 1.
- 46': Foul by Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 46': Nordi Mukiele (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Péter Gulácsi (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 52': Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 53': Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 53': Foul by Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 55': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Andreas Luthe.
- 56': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Nordi Mukiele.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Max Kruse (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Niko Gießelmann with a cross.
- 57': Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 1. Timo Baumgartl (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner.
- 58': Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 58': Foul by Robin Knoche (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 59': Attempt missed. André Silva (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Benjamin Henrichs.
- 62': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Lukas Klostermann.
- 63': Attempt missed. Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a cross.
- 64': Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Foul by Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 64': Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Emil Forsberg replaces Benjamin Henrichs.
- 65': Foul by Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig).
- 65': Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65': Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Foul by Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 66': Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Attempt missed. Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by André Silva.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Robin Knoche.
- 70': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Kevin Kampl replaces Konrad Laimer.
- 70': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Mohamed Simakan replaces Lukas Klostermann.
- 72': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Genki Haraguchi replaces Max Kruse.
- 73': Foul by Nordi Mukiele (RB Leipzig).
- 73': Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig).
- 74': Taiwo Awoniyi (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Christopher Nkunku.
- 77': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Grischa Prömel.
- 77': Attempt missed. Nordi Mukiele (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Angeliño with a cross.
- 78': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Brian Brobbey replaces Dominik Szoboszlai.
- 79': Foul by Brian Brobbey (RB Leipzig).
- 79': Timo Baumgartl (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 80': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Kevin Behrens replaces Taiwo Awoniyi.
- 80': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Andreas Voglsammer replaces Sheraldo Becker.
- 81': Attempt missed. Genki Haraguchi (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Julian Ryerson.
- 82': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Timo Baumgartl.
- 83': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Kevin Behrens tries a through ball, but Andreas Voglsammer is caught offside.
- 83': Attempt saved. Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a cross.
- 83': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Péter Gulácsi.
- 84': Attempt missed. Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Niko Gießelmann with a cross following a corner.
- 84': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Julian Ryerson tries a through ball, but Grischa Prömel is caught offside.
- 86': Attempt missed. Niko Gießelmann (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kevin Behrens.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Genki Haraguchi (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Niko Gießelmann.
- 89': Attempt missed. André Silva (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Angeliño with a cross.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Brian Brobbey (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by André Silva.
- 89': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Niko Gießelmann.
- 90'+2': Foul by Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig).
- 90'+2': Niko Gießelmann (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 1.
- 0': Match ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 1.
Statistics
 RBL |
FCU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 63.3 | Possession | 36.7 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 418 | Accurate Passes | 200 |
| 532 | Passes | 299 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 22 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 57 | Long Balls | 63 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 12 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 19 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 21 |
| 20 | Clearances | 21 |
Game Information
Competition: German Bundesliga
Venue: An der alten Försterei
Location: Berlin, Germany
Attendance: 13,506
Venue: An der alten Försterei
Location: Berlin, Germany
Attendance: 13,506
Bundesliga Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | TSG Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
1. FC Union Berlin (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andreas Luthe (GK) |
| 31 | Robin Knoche |
| 25 | Timo Baumgartl |
| 5 | Marvin Friedrich |
| 23 | Niko Gießelmann |
| 6 | Julian Ryerson |
| 8 | Rani Khedira  |
| 21 | Grischa Prömel |
| 27 | Sheraldo Becker |
| 10 | Max Kruse |
| 14 | Taiwo Awoniyi |
RB Leipzig (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Péter Gulácsi (GK) |
| 16 | Lukas Klostermann |
| 32 | Josko Gvardiol |
| 22 | Nordi Mukiele |
| 14 | Tyler Adams |
| 27 | Konrad Laimer |
| 3 | Angeliño |
| 39 | Benjamin Henrichs |
| 33 | André Silva |
| 17 | Dominik Szoboszlai |
| 18 | Christopher Nkunku |
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