Match report

FSV Mainz 05 Stuns RB Leipzig 3-0 in Bundesliga

FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05
3–0
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Apr 29, 2018

FSV Mainz 05 stunned RB Leipzig with a convincing 3-0 victory in their Bundesliga clash at the Weser Stadion. A penalty by Pietro De Blasis in the 29th minute put Mainz ahead, followed by a second-half goal from Andi Maxim and a late strike by Ridle Baku to seal the win. The defeat was further compounded for Leipzig as Naby Keita was sent off late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • FSV Mainz 05 defeated RB Leipzig 3-0
  • • Pietro De Blasis scored the opening penalty in the 29th minute
  • • Andi Maxim extended the lead with a goal in the 85th minute
  • • Ridle Baku sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute
  • • Naby Keita received a red card for RB Leipzig in the 90th minute

Lineups

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Adler (G)
  • 18 D. Brosinski (D)
  • 16 S. Bell (D)
  • 42 A. Hack (D)
  • 4 A. Diallo (D)
  • 5 N. de Jong (M)
  • 32 P. De Blasis (M)
  • 25 J. Gbamin (M)
  • 8 L. Öztunali (F)
  • 34 B. Baku (M)
  • 9 Y. Muto (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 G. Holtmann
  • 21 K. Onisiwo
  • 10 A. Maxim
  • 2 G. Donati
  • 7 R. Quaison
  • 20 A. Ujah
  • 22 F. Müller

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 32 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 5 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 13 S. Ilsanker (M)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 8 N. Keïta (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)
  • 18 A. Lookman (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Bruma
  • 29 J. Augustin
  • 3 Bernardo
  • 6 I. Konaté
  • 20 B. Schmitz
  • 24 D. Kaiser
  • 28 Y. Mvogo

Timeline

  1. FSV Mainz 05
    29' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Penalty
    P. De Blasis
  2. RB Leipzig
    30' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Poulsen
  3. FSV Mainz 05
    38' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card
    Stefan Bell
  4. RB Leipzig
    40' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Willi Orbán
  5. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lookman · On: Bruma
  6. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: J. Augustin
  7. FSV Mainz 05
    71' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Öztunali · On: G. Holtmann
  8. FSV Mainz 05
    80' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. De Blasis · On: K. Onisiwo
  9. FSV Mainz 05
    83' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. de Jong · On: A. Maxim
  10. FSV Mainz 05
    85' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Maxim · Assist: Y. Muto
  11. RB Leipzig
    89' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Keita
  12. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Keita
  13. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig Card · Red Card
    N. Keita
  14. FSV Mainz 05
    90' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal
    Ridle Baku · Assist: D. Brosinski

Match Stats

Stat FSV Mainz 05 RB Leipzig
Fouls 24 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 7 8
Total Passes 274 449
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 9 1
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 185 347
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 7 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty scored by Pietro De Blasis gave FSV Mainz 05 a crucial early lead, setting the tone for the game
  • ▸ RB Leipzig's Naby Keita was sent off late in the game, which allowed FSV Mainz 05 to easily secure their third goal and the victory