RB Leipzig claimed a solid home victory over Heidenheim in their Bundesliga match, played on the second matchday of the season. Christoph Baumgartner broke the deadlock in the 47th minute, followed by Rômulo, who doubled the lead in the 78th minute, ensuring Leipzig’s win.
The coach of RB Leipzig, Ole Werner, set his team in a 3-4-3 formation with Péter Gulácsi guarding the goal; Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, and David Raum forming the defense; Ridle Baku, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Xaver Schlager, and Christoph Baumgartner in midfield; and Johan Bakayoko, Rômulo, and Antonio Nusa leading the attack.
On the other hand, Frank Schmidt deployed a 4-5-1 formation for Heidenheim, featuring Diant Ramaj as the goalkeeper; Marnon Busch, Patrick Mainka, Benedikt Gimber, and Jonas Fohrenbach in defense; Luca Kerber, Niklas Dorsch, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Léo Scienza, and Mathias Honsak in midfield; and Mikkel Kaufmann in the forefront.
The match was officiated by referee Frank Willenborg.
In the next round, RB Leipzig will travel to face Mainz, while Heidenheim will host Borussia Dortmund at the Voith Arena. At present, RB Leipzig sits in 10th place with 3 points, and Heidenheim remains at the bottom of the table with no points.
RB Leipzig Substitutions
67’ 2H – Ezechiel Banzuzi was replaced by Nicolas Seiwald and Johan Bakayoko by Yan Diomande.
84’ 2H – Christoph Baumgartner left the field for Assan Ouédraogo, and Rômulo was substituted for Lois Openda.
91’ 2H – Ridle Baku was replaced by Kosta Nedeljkovic.
Yellow Cards for RB Leipzig:
19’ 1H Ezechiel Banzuzi and 16’ 2H David Raum.
Heidenheim Substitutions
57’ 2H – Mikkel Kaufmann made way for Budu Zivzivadze.
58’ 2H – Arijon Ibrahimovic was substituted for Sirlord Conteh, and Niklas Dorsch was replaced by Julian Niehues.
68’ 2H – Luca Kerber was taken off for Adrian Beck.
77’ 2H – Mathias Honsak exited the match for Omar Traoré.
Yellow Cards for Heidenheim:
17’ 1H Jonas Fohrenbach, 6’ 2H Mikkel Kaufmann, 9’ 2H Marnon Busch, 14’ 2H Luca Kerber, and 21’ 2H Sirlord Conteh.