RB Leipzig claimed a 2-0 victory against Heidenheim in their Bundesliga encounter held at the Red Bull Arena. The match marked the second round of the league, and the home team managed to take the lead with a goal from Christoph Baumgartner just two minutes into the second half. Rômulo then sealed the win by scoring the second goal in the 78th minute.
Under the direction of coach Ole Werner, RB Leipzig lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Péter Gulácsi in goal, with a defensive trio of Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, and David Raum. The midfield was bolstered by Ridle Baku, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Xaver Schlager, and Christoph Baumgartner, while Johan Bakayoko, Rômulo, and Antonio Nusa led the attack.
On the other side, Heidenheim, managed by Frank Schmidt, adopted a 4-5-1 strategy. Diant Ramaj was the last man in goal, supported by a defensive line of Marnon Busch, Patrick Mainka, Benedikt Gimber, and Jonas Fohrenbach. The midfield included Luca Kerber, Niklas Dorsch, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Léo Scienza, and Mathias Honsak, with Mikkel Kaufmann as the lone striker.
The match officiated by Frank Willenborg saw RB Leipzig now sitting at 10th place with 3 points from their two matches. Heidenheim remains at the bottom of the table in 18th place, yet to score any points.
RB Leipzig will next face Mainz, while Heidenheim will host Borussia Dortmund at the Voith Arena.
Substitutions for RB Leipzig
67’ – Ezechiel Banzuzi was replaced by Nicolas Seiwald and Johan Bakayoko was substituted for Yan Diomande.
84’ – Christoph Baumgartner made way for Assan Ouédraogo and Rômulo was substituted by Lois Openda.
91’ – Ridle Baku was replaced by Kosta Nedeljkovic.
Yellow cards for RB Leipzig:
19’ – Ezechiel Banzuzi and 16’ of the second half for David Raum.
Substitutions for Heidenheim
57’ – Mikkel Kaufmann was substituted by Budu Zivzivadze.
58’ – Arijon Ibrahimovic left the pitch for Sirlord Conteh, and Niklas Dorsch was replaced by Julian Niehues.
68’ – Luca Kerber was subbed off for Adrian Beck.
77’ – Mathias Honsak was replaced by Omar Traoré.
Yellow cards for Heidenheim:
17’ – Jonas Fohrenbach, 6’ of the second half for Mikkel Kaufmann, 9’ for Marnon Busch, 14’ for Luca Kerber, and 21’ for Sirlord Conteh.