Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Hertha BSC 6-2 in Bundesliga Thriller

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
2–6
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
May 12, 2018

RB Leipzig delivered a convincing performance to defeat Hertha BSC 6-2 in a match that saw early goals from D. Upamecano and V. Ibisevic setting the tone. Despite Hertha's early goal, RB Leipzig's attacking prowess shone through with goals from A. Lookman, J. Augustin, T. Werner, and Bruma. This victory solidifies RB Leipzig's position in the Bundesliga standings.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig scored six goals: D. Upamecano (2'), A. Lookman (8'), J. Augustin (22', 54'), T. Werner (49'), Bruma (82')
  • • Hertha BSC scored two goals: V. Ibisevic (4'), S. Kalou (64')
  • • Hertha BSC's Fabian Lustenberger received a yellow card (46')
  • • RB Leipzig's A. Lookman received a yellow card (37')

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Jarstein (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt (D)
  • 4 K. Rekik (D)
  • 25 J. Torunarigha (D)
  • 8 S. Kalou (M)
  • 28 F. Lustenberger (M)
  • 11 M. Leckie (M)
  • 6 V. Darida (M)
  • 19 V. Ibišević (F)
  • 27 D. Selke (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Schieber
  • 3 P. Skjelbred
  • 17 M. Mittelstädt
  • 1 T. Kraft
  • 5 N. Stark
  • 7 A. Esswein
  • 10 O. Duda

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 32 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 5 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 6 I. Konaté (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 8 N. Keïta (M)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)
  • 29 J. Augustin (F)
  • 18 A. Lookman (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Bruma
  • 13 S. Ilsanker
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 3 Bernardo
  • 4 W. Orban
  • 24 D. Kaiser
  • 28 Y. Mvogo

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    2' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Upamecano · Assist: K. Kampl
  2. Hertha BSC
    4' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Ibišević · Assist: Marvin Plattenhardt
  3. RB Leipzig
    8' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lookman · Assist: T. Werner
  4. RB Leipzig
    22' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Augustin · Assist: A. Lookman
  5. RB Leipzig
    37' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lookman
  6. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Lustenberger
  7. RB Leipzig
    49' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: J. Augustin
  8. RB Leipzig
    54' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Augustin · Assist: A. Lookman
  9. Hertha BSC
    58' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Pekarík · On: J. Schieber
  10. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lookman · On: Bruma
  11. Hertha BSC
    64' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kalou · Assist: Marvin Plattenhardt
  12. Hertha BSC
    67' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fabian Lustenberger · On: P. Skjelbred
  13. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Keita · On: Stefan Ilsanker
  14. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Werner · On: Y. Poulsen
  15. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruma
  16. Hertha BSC
    83' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Selke · On: Maximilian Mittelstädt

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC RB Leipzig
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 17
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 375 400
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 4 10
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 299 330
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig took an early lead with goals from D. Upamecano and A. Lookman in the first eight minutes, setting a fast pace.
  • ▸ Hertha BSC's response through V. Ibisevic's quick goal at 4' provided a brief hope, but RB Leipzig's relentless attack, including goals from J. Augustin and T. Werner, sealed the match's outcome.