Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats FC Augsburg 4-0 in Bundesliga Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
4–0
FT
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
May 8, 2022

RB Leipzig demonstrated their offensive prowess with a 4-0 victory over FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, securing a comfortable win. Andre Silva opened the scoring in the 40th minute, followed by a brace from Christopher Nkunku and a penalty conversion by Emil Forsberg. The win solidifies RB Leipzig's position in the league standings, while FC Augsburg struggled to keep up with the relentless attack.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeated FC Augsburg 4-0 in the Bundesliga.
  • • Andre Silva scored the opening goal in the 40th minute.
  • • Christopher Nkunku scored twice, with assists from Nordi Mukiele.
  • • Emil Forsberg converted a penalty awarded by VAR in the 64th minute.
  • • RB Leipzig made several substitutions, including Andre Silva, Christopher Nkunku, and Emil Forsberg.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 22 N. Mukiele (M)
  • 10 E. Forsberg (F)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 33 André Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Szoboszlai
  • 14 T. Adams
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 25 Dani Olmo
  • 13 P. Tschauner
  • 3 Angeliño
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 38 Hugo Novoa

FC Augsburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gikiewicz (G)
  • 6 J. Gouweleeuw (D)
  • 3 M. Pedersen (F)
  • 19 F. Uduokhai (D)
  • 4 R. Oxford (D)
  • 20 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 8 C. Gruezo (M)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch (F)
  • 7 F. Niederlechner (F)
  • 29 L. Günther (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Maier
  • 18 R. Pepi
  • 28 A. Hahn
  • 2 R. Gumny
  • 21 A. Zeqiri
  • 27 A. Finnbogason
  • 26 F. Winther
  • 32 R. Framberger
  • 40 T. Koubek

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    36' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    E. Forsberg

    Argument

  2. RB Leipzig
    40' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Silva
  3. FC Augsburg
    46' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Gruezo · On: A. Maier
  4. RB Leipzig
    48' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: N. Mukiele
  5. RB Leipzig
    57' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: N. Mukiele
  6. FC Augsburg
    58' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Niederlechner · On: R. Pepi
  7. FC Augsburg
    58' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gregoritsch · On: A. Hahn
  8. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig Var · Penalty awarded
    B. Henrichs
  9. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    E. Forsberg
  10. RB Leipzig
    71' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Forsberg · On: D. Szoboszlai
  11. RB Leipzig
    71' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: T. Adams
  12. RB Leipzig
    71' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andre Silva · On: Y. Poulsen
  13. FC Augsburg
    72' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Jeffrey Gouweleeuw

    Foul

  14. FC Augsburg
    77' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    L. Gunther

    Foul

  15. RB Leipzig
    78' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: D. Olmo
  16. FC Augsburg
    79' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Caligiuri · On: Robert Gumny
  17. FC Augsburg
    79' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Pedersen · On: A. Zeqiri
  18. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Péter Gulácsi · On: Philipp Tschauner

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig FC Augsburg
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 91% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 672 361
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 609 304
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Andre Silva's goal in the 40th minute broke the deadlock and set the tone for RB Leipzig's dominance.
  • ▸ Christopher Nkunku's brace, including a quick follow-up goal in the 57th minute, widened the gap and crushed any hopes of a comeback from FC Augsburg.