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Benjamin Henrichs is ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury.
Arthur Vermeeren is available after suspension, while Assan Ouédraogo has suffered another thigh injury and will be out until the Spring. Youssuf Poulsen and El Chadaille Bitshiabu are both nearing returns from muscle injuries.
Castello Lukeba is struggling with a muscle injury, while Xavi Simons is nearing a return from an ankle injury.
Werder Bremen

Keke Topp has an ankle injury and Felix Agu is struggling with a knee niggle. Justin Njinmah is struggling with a niggly ankle injury.
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90+6'

That's the end of the match.
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Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) sends a cross into the box, but Peter Gulacsi comes off his line to gather the ball.
90+4'

Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) picks up a rebound after a melee on the edge of the box. His first-time shot is poor, though, and curls well wide of the right post.
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Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
90+3'

GOAL! A terrible mistake leads to a goal. The defender ends up losing possession, allowing Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) to pick up the ball before slotting it into the back of the net to make it 4:2.
90+2'

Tobias Reichel interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig).
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5 additional min. will be played.
90'

Goal! Andre Silva tees up Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to find the right side of the goal. 4:1.
89'

Total attempts – 15:6.
87'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Senne Lynen trots off the pitch and is replaced by Justin Njinmah (Werder Bremen).
87'

Here comes a substitution. Jens Stage is given a rest as he is replaced by Leonardo Bittencourt (Werder Bremen).
87'

Here is a change. Benjamin Sesko is going off and Marco Rose gives the last tactical orders to Andre Silva (RB Leipzig).
87'

Here comes a substitution. Lutsharel Geertruida (RB Leipzig) is brought on as a substitute for Lukas Klostermann.
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Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) is flagged for offside.
86'

Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) prepares to take a corner kick.
84'

Dangerous play by Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen). Tobias Reichel blows his whistle for a foul.
82'

That's a clear yellow card. Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) goes into the book.
81'

Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) shows off his amazing technique to get in front of goal by himself. He pulls the trigger but sends the ball onto the right post. Nice run, but unlucky finish!
79'

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked.
78'

Willi Orban (RB Leipzig) wasted a huge opportunity! He received a fine cross from the free kick and fired a decent shot in from close range. Unfortunately for him, it sailed narrowly wide of the left post!
78'

Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) zig-zags his way into the box and fails to direct a shot inside the left post. The goalkeeper pulls off a miraculous stop.
77'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) is unlucky with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box. A fortuitous save from Michael Zetterer stops the ball from going into the middle of the goal.
77'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) sends a sweet pass into the penalty area, but one of the defenders averts the danger.
75'

Marco Rose decides to make a substitution. Kevin Kampl will be replaced by Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig).
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Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.
74'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) is able to continue to play.
73'

The game is interrupted now, Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
72'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
72'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) has a shot blocked from inside the box.
71'

Senne Lynen (Werder Bremen) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Tobias Reichel blows his whistle for a foul.
70'

Some great controlled play and passing from Werder Bremen. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
67'

Ole Werner has decided to make a change. Issa Kabore (Werder Bremen) replaces Derrick Kohn.
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It will be a substitution. Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) is ready to enter the pitch as Marco Grull walks off.
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Referee Tobias Reichel sees the trip by Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.
65'

Substitution. Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as David Raum walks off.
65'

Marco Rose has decided to substitute Xavi Simons and he is replaced by Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig).
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The defender bravely blocks the shot from Marco Grull (Werder Bremen) inside the box.
63'

The ball goes behind for a corner. RB Leipzig will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
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Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads inside the left post, but Michael Zetterer shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
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Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) finds space on the edge of the box, but his wild shot goes high over the bar.
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Tobias Reichel has a clear sight and sees a foul from Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen).
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Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig) trips an opposition player and Tobias Reichel signals a foul.
55'

Derrick Kohn (Werder Bremen) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
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It’s the correct decision – NO PENALTY for Werder Bremen! VAR comes to the rescue of referee Tobias Reichel and both teams have no complaints.
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It's been a while since that incident in the box, but the ref must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review that earlier penalty shout! What a chance for Werder Bremen.
54'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the ref turns down the penalty appeals and waves play on!
53'

Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players.
50'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) is adjudged offside.
47'

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) struck from medium range, curling the ball into the top right corner. What a hit! Pure magic.
46'

Ole Werner makes a switch. Milos Veljkovic is coming on in place of Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) at the start of the second period.
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Everything is set for the start of the second half.
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Tobias Reichel has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
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2:1 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
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We will have 2 min. of added time.
43'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) is caught offside!
43'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
43'

Lukas Klostermann (RB Leipzig) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked.
42'

RB Leipzig are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
40'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) takes the corner which is cleared.
38'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
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Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) makes a great solo run and pulls the trigger from inside the box, beating Michael Zetterer with a strike under the crossbar. He makes it 2:1.
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2:3 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
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Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
30'

Arthur Vermeeren (RB Leipzig) makes an unfair challenge by holding his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball.
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David Raum (RB Leipzig) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
27'

Anthony Jung (Werder Bremen) commits a rough challenge and Tobias Reichel blows his whistle for a foul.
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Goal! Marco Grull tees up Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to find the bottom right corner. 1:1.
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Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) strikes the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box and it goes straight inside the left post!
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The RB Leipzig players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
20'

A lofted pass finds Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) free in the box, but his first-time effort sails high over the bar.
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Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) is penalised for a foul. Tobias Reichel had a clear view and blows his whistle.
16'

Some neat passing and movement from Werder Bremen as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
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Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
11'

Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) commits a foul and is shown a yellow card without any hesitation from the referee.
11'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) latched on to a lofted pass inside the box, but his header misses to the right of the target.
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David Raum (RB Leipzig) attempts to find one of his teammates with a ball from a free kick outside the box. The goalkeeper climbs high above all the players in the box to intercept the cross and snuff out the opportunity.
8'

Anthony Jung (Werder Bremen) commits a rough foul. Tobias Reichel stops the game and makes a call.
8'

The ball is cleared after Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
5'

Flag up against Marco Grull (Werder Bremen). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
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Senne Lynen (Werder Bremen) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
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The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig).
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Arthur Vermeeren (RB Leipzig) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
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Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are on the pitch and RB Leipzig will have the kick-off.

Tobias Reichel is the one to supervise the game today.

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