Match report
RB Leipzig Defeats Hertha BSC 6-2 in Bundesliga Thriller
Hertha BSC
2–6
FT
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
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2' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalD. Upamecano · Assist: K. Kampl -
4' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal GoalV. Ibišević · Assist: Marvin Plattenhardt -
8' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalA. Lookman · Assist: T. Werner -
22' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalJ. Augustin · Assist: A. Lookman -
37' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardA. Lookman -
46' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardFabian Lustenberger -
49' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalT. Werner · Assist: J. Augustin -
54' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalJ. Augustin · Assist: A. Lookman -
58' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Pekarík · On: J. Schieber -
62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Lookman · On: Bruma -
64' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal GoalS. Kalou · Assist: Marvin Plattenhardt -
67' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2Off: Fabian Lustenberger · On: P. Skjelbred -
76' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Keita · On: Stefan Ilsanker -
79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Werner · On: Y. Poulsen -
82' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalBruma -
83' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.