Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats FC Augsburg 2-1 in Bundesliga

FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
1–2
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Jun 27, 2020

In a closely contested Bundesliga match, RB Leipzig emerged victorious over FC Augsburg with a 2-1 result. Timo Werner was the hero for RB Leipzig, scoring both goals while facing a resilient Augsburg team that briefly tied the game through Rodrigo Vargas.

Key Facts

  • • Timo Werner scored both goals for RB Leipzig, at 28' and 80'.
  • • Rodrigo Vargas equalized for FC Augsburg at 72'.
  • • FC Augsburg received four yellow cards in the match.
  • • RB Leipzig made three substitutions while FC Augsburg made five.

Lineups

FC Augsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 Tomáš Koubek (G)
  • 18 Tin Jedvaj (D)
  • 6 Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (D)
  • 19 Felix Uduokhai (D)
  • 31 Philipp Max (D)
  • 8 Rani Khedira (M)
  • 25 Carlos Gruezo (M)
  • 28 André Hahn (M)
  • 23 Marco Richter (M)
  • 16 Ruben Vargas (M)
  • 27 Alfreð Finnbogason (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Fabian Giefer
  • 36 Reece Oxford
  • 15 Jozo Stanić
  • 2 Stephan Lichtsteiner
  • 5 Marek Suchý
  • 10 Daniel Baier
  • 17 Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee
  • 29 Eduard Löwen
  • 9 Sergio Córdova

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Yvon Mvogo (G)
  • 6 Ibrahima Konaté (D)
  • 5 Dayot Upamecano (D)
  • 23 Marcel Halstenberg (D)
  • 22 Nordi Mukiele (M)
  • 14 Tyler Adams (M)
  • 8 Amadou Haidara (M)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 25 Dani Olmo (F)
  • 10 Emil Forsberg (F)
  • 11 Timo Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Philipp Tschauner
  • 4 Willi Orbán
  • 16 Lukas Klostermann
  • 53 Tom Krauss
  • 27 Konrad Laimer
  • 18 Christopher Nkunku
  • 44 Kevin Kampl
  • 17 Ademola Lookman
  • 41 Dennis Borkwoski

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    28' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: A. Haidara
  2. FC Augsburg
    45'+2 FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gruezo

    Tripping

  3. FC Augsburg
    52' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hahn

    Tripping

  4. FC Augsburg
    64' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Cordova · On: A. Hahn
  5. FC Augsburg
    64' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Reece Oxford · On: A. Finnbogason
  6. FC Augsburg
    67' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    T. Jedvaj

    Tripping

  7. FC Augsburg
    68' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Max

    Diving

  8. RB Leipzig
    71' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mukiele

    Tripping

  9. FC Augsburg
    72' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Vargas
  10. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: D. Olmo
  11. FC Augsburg
    75' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marek Suchý · On: Rani Khedira
  12. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: Angelino
  13. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Unknown player · On: T. Werner
  14. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Kampl · On: A. Haidara
  15. FC Augsburg
    85' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Sarenren Bazee · On: R. Vargas
  16. FC Augsburg
    85' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Löwen · On: M. Richter
  17. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Krauss · On: T. Adams

Match Stats

Stat FC Augsburg RB Leipzig
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 73% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 14
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 305 586
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 1 5
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 223 489
Shots Inside Box 2 8
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig took the lead in the 28th minute with a goal from Timo Werner, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ FC Augsburg leveled the score at 72' with a goal from Rodrigo Vargas, but RB Leipzig responded with a second goal from Werner at 80', securing the victory.