Cologne is being ousted by Leipzig, raising concerns about Dani Olmo's status.
In a thrilling display of football, RB Leipzig extended their unbeaten streak to nine games across seasons with a dominating 6-0 victory over 1. FC Köln. The match, attended by 46,418 spectators, was a testament to Leipzig's formidable prowess.
The scoring started early, with Timo Werner converting a penalty in the 15th minute. David Raum followed suit, scoring an acrobatic goal in the 39th minute, thanks to a deflection off Marvin Schwabe's body. Lois Openda then broke Timo Werner's RB Leipzig goal record, scoring in the 40th minute and the 45th+3 minute, making it 7 goals in 9 games.
As the first half drew to a close, Christoph Baumgartner added another goal in the 43rd minute, and Benjamin Sesko scored in the 88th minute to secure a comprehensive win. Two more late goals, with the assistance of dpa, sealed Leipzig's emphatic victory.
Lois Openda's impressive performance saw him score two goals, one of which broke Werner's RB Leipzig goal record. Xavi Simons provided the assists for Openda's goals in the 45th+3 minute and the 45th+4 minute.
Despite the victory, RB Leipzig was without Timo Werner, who is currently recovering from a serious ligament injury that will keep him out for several months, ruling him out of the World Cup and making him unavailable to play for Leipzig in the near term. Dani Olmo, who was substituted for Werner in the 51st minute, received a roaring ovation despite appearing to have an eye injury. However, there is no current information suggesting that Olmo is sidelined or injured.
The win saw RB Leipzig move up to fourth place in the Bundesliga table. Despite the absence of key players, the team continues to show resilience and determination, promising an exciting future in the German football landscape.
The emphatic victory propelled RB Leipzig higher in European football leagues, as they moved up to fourth place in the Bundesliga table. Lois Openda's record-breaking performance, with two goals scored in the 40th and 45+3 minutes, showcased his potential in the absence of Timo Werner, who is recovering from a ligament injury.
