RB Leipzig

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0-0

Gvardiol almost scores from outside the box with his weaker foot. He is an exceptional talent.

 

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1-0

Penalty and red card for Mainz’s Bell. Handball to stop Silva scoring. Silva dispatches it after doing great defensive work in the build up.

 

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1-0

Mainz given an indirect free-kick in the box for a high foot? Didn’t even realise that was the rule.

 

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2-0

Nkunku on at the break sets up Szobo in the box to smash home. That second goal was much needed after the last few games.

 

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2-1

Good forward play by Mainz. RBL tried to push offside but just a bit too slow.

 

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3-1

And just like that the 2 goal lead is restored… this time Szobo turns provider for Nkunku to dink it over the keeper.

 

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4-1

30 mins to go but can hopefully say game over. Silva smashes in from a fast counter. Playing with a lot of freedom against the 10 men.

 

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4-1 FT

Great win, great start to the new year, bundesliga debut for Raebiger.

 

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All the goals:

 

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2-0 RBL

Missed the start of the game but Andre Silva scored a first half pen and now Nkunku scores another cracking counter attack goal.

 

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Another free friendly for the sister club.

 

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RBL Matchday

It's DFB-Pokal Round of 16 action this evening and a brilliant chance to win a first top flight trophy with big hitters Bayern and Dortmund out already and only a few decent sides (that they should beat) left in. Very strong lineup chosen so no messing about from Tedesco - think it's a 3-5-2 but not too sure where Henrichs is playing in this team. Hansa Rostock are hovering just above the relegation zone in the 2nd division so their manager spoke about probable changes as the cup isn't a priority. Hopefully a nice straightforward win.

Game is LIVE from 5.30pm

 

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1-0

There’s the opener. Some quick play outside the box ends with the ball out wide for Klosti to chip in for a Poulsen header.

 

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How has Tedesco been so far?

 

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How has Tedesco been so far?

Been good. He's taken them back to a possession system the players were more comfortable with under Nagelsmann. 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat so far but really should be on 5 wins the players just love missing chances. It seems a much better fit in general.