Bundesliga: RB Leipzig Edges Hamburg 2-1 with Late Goal
RB Leipzig defeats Hamburg 2-1, extending their unbeaten league run to six matches with Christoph Baumgartner's brace.
Hamburg responded positively to the setback, with Konigsdorffer testing Leipzig's defense twice...
RB Leipzig maintained their impressive form, extending their unbeaten league run to six matches with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hamburger SV at the Red Bull Arena. Hamburg, despite their promising 4-0 win over Mainz before the international break, still awaits their first away goal of the season.
The visitors started brightly, but their attacking intent fizzled out within the first 10 minutes as Leipzig asserted their dominance. Christoph Baumgartner broke the deadlock just before halftime with a clinical header, before Albert Sambi Lokonga's deflected strike levelled the score early in the second half. However, Baumgartner restored Leipzig's lead just a minute later, showcasing his clinical finishing ability.
The match began with both teams creating opportunities, with Antonio Nusa's early shot flying straight at Daniel Heuer Fernandes. However, it was Christoph Baumgartner who tested the goalkeeper's reflexes with a powerful shot from Assan Ouédraogo's cross.
The visitors had their first chance soon after, but Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer headed wide from a corner kick. The game remained tightly contested, with neither team able to gain a clear advantage.
Just before halftime, RB Leipzig took the lead when Antonio Nusa's precise cross from the left flank found Christoph Baumgartner, who headed the ball home at the far post. This goal marked the sixth consecutive Bundesliga match that Leipzig had taken the lead.
However, their lead was short-lived, as Hamburg equalized early in the second half. Albert Sambi Lokonga seized an opportunity in the box, striking the ball towards the far corner, where it deflected off Nicolas Seiwald and into the net.
The Hamburg players' joy was short-lived, as Christoph Baumgartner orchestrated a swift counterattack, exchanging passes with Romulo Cardoso before bursting into the box and slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.
THREE POINTS SECURED! ✔️🤩
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) October 18, 2025
⏱️ FT | 2-1 | #RBLHSV pic.twitter.com/unWuPkEjEx
Hamburg responded positively to the setback, with Konigsdorffer testing Leipzig's defense twice. Jean-Luc Dompé then whipped in a free-kick that crashed against the post, highlighting Hamburg's determination to equalize. Despite introducing Leipzig legend Yussuf Poulsen, Hamburg couldn't find the equalizer, though they showed promise in the final moments.
RB Leipzig's victory extends their unbeaten record against newly promoted Bundesliga teams to 33 wins in 38 matches. Meanwhile, Hamburg's struggles away from home persist, but coach Merlin Polzin is likely to take heart from his team's performance despite the loss.
No prizes for working out who was our Man of the Match today 😁🤳#RBLHSV pic.twitter.com/pdi9TqJoJT
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) October 18, 2025
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