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Caretaker boss Zsolt Löw may rotate after a poor run of form. Klostermann and Bitshiabu are alternatives at the back, while Haidara and Seiwald are competing for a spot in midfield, as Kevin Kampl missed the cup game through illness.
Benjamin Henrichs is ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL injury, while Assan Ouédraogo has suffered another thigh injury. Xaver Schlager will be out for several weeks with a thigh problem of his own, while Antonio Nusa has suffered a knee injury and will be sidelined for a bit longer.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Diadié Samassékou is ruled out with a thigh injury, while Arthur Chaves is available after suspension.
Östigaard and Kaderabek may keep their places at the back, but Akpoguma is a useful alternative for Head Coach Christian Ilzer. Anton Stach is available after suspension, Geiger or Becker are the other options in midfield.
Adam Hlozek is nearing a return from a foot injury, while Ozan Kabak, Grischa Prömel and Ihlas Bebou are all back in light training after long-term issues.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+5'

That's the end of the match.
90+2'

CHANCE! Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) fires just wide of the left post from inside the box after running onto a splendid pass from David Raum.
90

4 additional min. will be played.
90'

Gift Orban (Hoffenheim) has tested the patience of referee Robert Hartmann and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
89'

The ball goes out of play. RB Leipzig are awarded a corner kick.
89'

A substitution has been made. Andrej Kramaric goes off and Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim) comes on.
88'

RB Leipzig quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
86'

Robert Hartmann sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
86'

Wait! Referee Robert Hartmann has indicated he is going to review the RB Leipzig goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was a handball in the build-up.
84'

Goal! Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) with a wonderful piece of finishing. He makes a yard for himself after a well-taken pass inside the box and strikes the ball into the bottom left corner.
82'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Bazoumana Toure leaves the pitch and Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim) comes on.
82'

Christian Ilzer has decided to introduce fresh legs, with David Jurasek (Hoffenheim) replacing Arthur Chaves.
81'

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) attempts to set up his teammate with a scoring opportunity by chipping in a fine pass from the edge of the box, but one of the defenders intercepts his effort.
81'

The game has come to an end for Lois Openda. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig).
79'

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Peter Gulacsi intercepts the ball.
77'

Hoffenheim couldn't find the way to score from a long-range free kick as Peter Gulacsi (RB Leipzig) leaped high and intercepted a cross.
76'

Haris Tabakovic comes off the pitch to be replaced by Gift Orban (Hoffenheim).
75'

RB Leipzig hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
73'

Zsolt Low prepares a substitution. Nicolas Seiwald is replaced by Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig).
73'

Substitution. Kosta Nedeljkovic is replaced by Lukas Klostermann (RB Leipzig).
72'

Robert Hartmann shows a yellow card to Arthur Chaves (Hoffenheim) for his blatant foul.
71'

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
70'

Peter Gulacsi was forced into action to thwart Valentin Gendrey (Hoffenheim). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the bottom left corner but couldn't beat the keeper.
68'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) whips the ball in from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.
67'

Tidiam Gomis (RB Leipzig) brings his opponent down. Robert Hartmann has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
65'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.
63'

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) has an effort on goal, but he misses to the right of the goal.
62'

Celebrations are cut short for Hoffenheim as the referee indicates NO GOAL after the VAR review shows it was offside!
62'

Possible change! There could be offside in the lead up. Referee Robert Hartmann wants to look at it, so he’s going to review using VAR.
61'

Hoffenheim have a goal ruled out for offside!
58'

Some great controlled play and passing from RB Leipzig. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
56'

Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) meets an accurate cross inside the six-yard box and attempts a bullet header, but the goalkeeper denies him and makes the save.
54'

The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 3:3.
52'

RB Leipzig have been awarded a corner kick.
51'

What an amazing save by Oliver Baumann! Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) swirls around the defenders and attempts to beat the keeper with a close-range shot towards the bottom right corner, but fails.
51'

RB Leipzig take a short corner kick.
48'

Some neat passing and movement from RB Leipzig as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
46'

The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Zsolt Low gives a chance to Christoph Baumgartner and Arthur Vermeeren (RB Leipzig) is off.
46'

The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) comes off for Kevin Akpoguma.
46'

Zsolt Low has made a change at the break. Tidiam Gomis has come on in place of Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig).
46'

Referee Robert Hartmann blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+3'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2'

The resulting free kick from David Raum (RB Leipzig) ends up in the gloves of the keeper.
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2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
44'

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) dribbles into the box, but Peter Gulacsi is quick enough to come off his line and stop him.
43'

Goal! Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low inside the left post. It's 2:1.
42'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball.
41'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) sends a rebound goalwards towards the left-hand post, but the goalkeeper stretches to stop it.
39'

Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) sends a sweet pass into the penalty area, but one of the defenders averts the danger.
38'

A player from RB Leipzig commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle.
36'

Hoffenheim spell of possession comes to an end after a mistake.
34'

Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 63:37.
34'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball.
33'

Corner kick. RB Leipzig will have an opportunity.
32'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) takes a short corner kick.
31'

One of the players from RB Leipzig times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
30'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.
28'

Leo Ostigard (Hoffenheim) makes an awful challenge on his opponent and the referee shows him a deserved red card!
27'

RB Leipzig are bossing possession of the ball and make numerous short passes, but they finally lose possession after an error.
24'

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) jumps to win the corner and puts the ball inside the left post with a well-placed header.
24'

Corner kick. David Raum (RB Leipzig) is ready to send the ball into the box.
23'

David Raum (RB Leipzig) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
22'

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play.
19'

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Robert Hartmann blows for a foul.
17'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play.
16'

Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
15'

That's a well-taken pass by Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig). He unleashes a strike from the edge of the box, but blazes it high over the bar.
13'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) sends a pass into the box, but the opposition's defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.
11'

Nice piece of skill by Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim). He perfectly collected a pass from Bazoumana Toure and unleashed a fantastic long-range strike which went into the bottom left corner. The score is 0:1.
10'

Willi Orban (RB Leipzig) has a great chance inside the box following a rebound off a defender, but somehow he gets underneath the ball and it flies high over the bar.
10'

The linesman makes the right call and RB Leipzig will have a corner.
8'

Hoffenheim are enjoying a spell of pressure at the moment, but one of the defenders gets it clear.
6'

Hoffenheim are ruled offside.
6'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Hoffenheim comes to nothing.
4'

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Robert Hartmann had an easy-decision to make.
3'

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) zig-zags his way into the box and drills a low shot towards the left post, but the goalkeeper pulls off a superb stop.
2'

The linesman referee is pointing towards the corner flag. It will be a corner kick.
1'

The first half has started.

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

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Robert Hartmann.

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