46
19:41
Let’s continue in the Olympic Stadium! Both teams are back on the pitch, there are no changes in terms of personnel for the time being.
46
19:39
Kick-off 2nd half
45+4
19:24
Mid-term conclusion:
At the break, RB Leipzig leads 1-0 at Hertha BSC. Amadou Haïdara scored the only goal just before the break. The game didn’t really deserve that goal. The two teams are more likely to play a classic 0-0 game. Leipzig dominates the encounter, but without really getting dangerously forward. More than two half-hearted shots by Werner and Henrichs could not be reported until the 1-0. Meanwhile, Hertha is very compact, but the old lady doesn’t really manage to pose a threat up front either. Accordingly, there is still a lot of room for improvement in round two, for which this goal can certainly be helpful from a neutral point of view, because a lot more has to come from Hertha now.
45+4
19:20
End of 1st half
45+3
19:18
Kevin Prince Boateng
Hertha BSC
Yellow card for Kevin-Prince Boateng (Hertha BSC)
For this, the Leipziger and Boateng get the yellow card.
45+3
19:17
Amadou Haidara
RB Leipzig
Yellow card for Amadou Haïdara (RB Leipzig)
Boateng is a bit impetuous against Haïdara. The Leipziger breaks free and so violently that there is a small scuffle.
45
19:16
Official stoppage time (minutes): 4
45
19:16
Filip Uremovic
Hertha BSC
Yellow card for Filip Uremović (Hertha BSC)
The Hertha defender also extends his arm in a duel. Like Szoboszlai before, the Berlin player sees yellow.
43
19:16
The home fans are of course not very enthusiastic about the goal. Criticism of the DFB is loudly voiced here.
40
19:09
Amadou Haidara
RB Leipzig
Tooor for RB Leipzig, 0: 1 by Amadou Haïdara
What a confusing situation! Simakan gets his head on the ball from a corner but finds himself in a dogfight with keeper Christensen. The ball dances on the line and Haidara somehow gets involved. At the end, everything possible about this hit is checked for a minute. Foul, handball, offside. Everything is under scrutiny. In the end, the goal counts, which is probably the right decision.
35
19:07
Because the game is currently babbling away again, something from the statistics department is babbling: So far, Hertha has needed more than 17 seconds to regain possession of the ball. Leipzig, on the other hand, only just over seven seconds. So you can see that Hertha is struggling to keep the ball in their own ranks.
32
19:02
Dodi Lukebakio
Hertha BSC
Yellow card for Dodi Lukébakio (Hertha BSC)
The attacker from Berlin keeps his foot on it in a duel with Simakan and sees the yellow card for it. A tough decision.
29
18:59
Almost half an hour is played. As expected, Leipzig is the more active team here, but the Red Bulls can’t think of much against a well-structured Hertha for a long time.
26
18:57
Referee Deniz Aytekin listens intently into his headset. After a duel between Henrichs and Kempf, there are slight protests from Leipzig. However, the Hertha player’s contact against Henrichs was not enough for a penalty. Right decision!
23
18:54
Due to the many interruptions, the flow of the game got a little lost. In this phase, visits by both teams to the opposing danger zone have become a rarity.
20
18:50
Dominik Szoboszlai
RB Leipzig
Yellow card for Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig)
In the running duel with Dardai, the Hungarian impetuously extends his arm. For this he is given the first yellow card of the game.
19
18:50
In the duels, things get down to business in the early stages. Now Orban and Plattenhardt collide rather unhappily and the Hertha player has to be treated for a long time.
16
18:47
On the other side, it’s Kampl, who continues playing directly to Werner. This one has slight problems at first contact and therefore does not finish cleanly. The Leipziger is also blocked at the last moment.
13.
18:44
After a quick counterattack via Lukebakio and Plattenhardt, the ball comes to Boateng, who sees Cigerci in the middle. However, his shot is blocked. The following corner brings nothing.
10
18:41
After Leipzig came to an end at least twice in the first few minutes, Hertha is now lowering itself a little and letting the guests come more and more, only to switch quickly if possible.
6.
18:36
Benjamin Henrichs, actually on the right side, appears on the left and even finishes in the penalty area. However, the ball slips over his slippers and goes out on the opposite side.
4.
18:35
While Kevin-Prince Boateng is going into a very physical duel for the second time, the first offensive scent comes from RB Leipzig. Timo Werner tries a shot at full speed, but his attempt goes flat past the far post.
1.
18:32
Here we go! The ball rolls in the Berlin Olympic Stadium. Hertha acts in the usual blue and white dress, RB Leipzig dodges on a completely red outfit.
18:17
At RB Leipzig, Marco Rose has to replace Konrad Laimer, who is out of the question for the starting XI after his strong performance in the cup. Like Dani Olmo, he takes a seat on the bench compared to Wednesday. Forsberg and Kampl are on board for the two.
18:12
The Hertha side were quite satisfied with the performance in Freiburg last weekend. Accordingly, coach Sandro Schwarz makes no changes. For veteran Kevin-Prince Boateng, this means another starting eleven. His first at the Olympic Stadium this season.
18:02
On the other hand, RB Leipzig is also concerned about the Bundesliga. In the last two games, they suffered a deserved defeat twice and against quite beatable opponents. The Saxons slipped out of the Champions League ranks. There you could return with a win due to the defeat in Freiburg. In addition, you certainly appear with a very broad chest, after being able to reach the semi-finals of the DFB Cup with a strong performance against BVB during the week.
17:51
As the only team from the direct relegation battle, Hertha is already in action this Saturday. The goal for the Berliners is of course clear: at least until the distance to the bottom should be increased. Currently you are on the relegation place and are therefore anything but to be found in calm waters. There are currently three points missing on the saving bank, the Hoffenheim team there will play against FC Schalke tomorrow. So there will definitely be movement in the table basement and Berlin should keep points at home if possible.
17:40
Good evening and welcome to the 27th match day of the Bundesliga. At the end of today’s Saturday, Hertha from Berlin welcomes the guests of RB Leipzig in their home Olympic Stadium.