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- Caretaker boss Zsolt Löw may freshen things up as the race for Europe hots up.
- Xavi Simons is suspended after picking up five yellow cards, while Willi Orban and David Raum were only able to train individually earlier in the week because of illness.
- Klostermann and Bitshiabu are alternatives at the back, while Haidara and Seiwald are competing for a spot in midfield.
- Benjamin Henrichs is ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL 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.
Holstein- Ivan Nekic has a pelvic injury, while David Zec is available after suspension and will likely slot back into defence.
- Colin Kleine-Bekel is on his way back from an ACL injury, while Patrick Erras has a concussion which has been bothering him for weeks.
- Lewis Holtby and Benedikt Pichler have both suffered muscle injuries, while Andu Kelati is struggling with a knee problem.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+10'The resulting corner, taken by John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel), comes to nothing.90+9'The referee blows for the end of today's match.90+8'Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) will have to be careful for the rest of the match as he is shown a yellow card.90+8'John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.90+8'A pass into the penalty area from John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) is intercepted by the defence. Holstein Kiel have been awarded a corner kick.90+7'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Thomas Dahne, who smothers the ball.90+6'A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) takes it short.90+5'Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) latches onto a cross inside the box and aims a shot towards the middle of the goal, but Thomas Dahne reacts superbly to deny him. RB Leipzig will have a chance to score from a corner kick.90+4'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.90+3'Zsolt Low has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Tidiam Gomis (RB Leipzig) replacing Ridle Baku.90+3'Here comes a substitution. Lois Openda is given a rest as he is replaced by Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig).90+2'Lutsharel Geertruida (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. The ball is out of play and RB Leipzig manage to earn a corner.90+2'Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.90We will have 8 min. of added time.90'Timo Becker (Holstein Kiel) commits a rough challenge and Felix Brych blows his whistle for an infringement.88'Half-chance! Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) plays a pass into the box, but Thomas Dahne reacts well to snuff out the attack.87'Substitution. Alexander Bernhardsson did his best and is replaced by Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel).87'Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) bursts pass a defender and attempts to score from the edge of the area, but the shot goes high over the bar.86'Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Felix Brych signals.85'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.85'Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) blows a good opportunity. He has a lot of space around him and fires a terrific shot from the edge of the box towards the right side of the goal, but the goalkeeper makes a brilliant save and stops this one! The ball is out of play. RB Leipzig will have a chance to score from a corner.84'John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) swings in a cross from the corner, but Peter Gulacsi reads it well and gathers the ball.83'John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) sends a sweet pass into the penalty area, but one of the defenders averts the danger. Holstein Kiel win a corner.82'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.81'Lutsharel Geertruida (RB Leipzig) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to RB Leipzig.79'The manager makes a subsitution with Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) coming on for Lasse Rosenboom.79'Here is a change. Shuto Machino is going off and Marcel Rapp gives the last tactical orders to Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel).78'The attendance is 45940.77'Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) has a goal ruled out for offside!76'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.76'Lutsharel Geertruida (RB Leipzig) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety. RB Leipzig earn a corner.74'GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) into the right of the net, giving goalkeeper Thomas Dahne no chance!74'Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.73'Thomas Dahne (Holstein Kiel) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Felix Brych blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion. Penalty awarded! RB Leipzig will take a penalty kick.70'Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.69'Rough tackle by Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.67'Maarten Vandevoordt (RB Leipzig) comes onto the pitch because Peter Gulacsi simply cannot continue any longer after picking up an injury.66'Marcel Rapp prepares a substitution. Steven Skrzybski is replaced by Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel).66'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Carl Johansson (Holstein Kiel) is coming onto the pitch as David Zec cannot continue after picking up an injury.63'David Zec (Holstein Kiel) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.62'Peter Gulacsi (RB Leipzig) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.61'Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) latches onto a lofted pass on the edge of the six-yard box, but powers a header just over the bar.60'Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) lets fly with a decent effort from the edge of the box that flashes just wide of the right post.57'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) works the corner short.57'Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) 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. Now RB Leipzig have a corner.55'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) fails to produce a decent cross from the corner kick. The ball goes well out of play.55'Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out. The ball is out of play. RB Leipzig win a corner kick.55'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) sends the corner into the box, but Thomas Dahne intercepts it and averts the threat.54'RB Leipzig have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag. Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) shoots inside the box, but is denied by a timely block.53'Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play.52'Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.50'Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) is thwarted and cleared to safety.48'RB Leipzig enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.46'Half-time substitution. Kosta Nedeljkovic will not participate anymore and Lutsharel Geertruida (RB Leipzig) is coming on.46'Zsolt Low makes a half-time substitution. Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) comes on in place of Arthur Vermeeren.46'The second half has just started.45+2'That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.451 min. of stoppage-time to be played.44'Goal! Steven Skrzybski produces a great pass that finds Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) inside the penalty area, who takes advantage of the situation to rifle a shot into the right side of the goal. 0:1.44'Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for RB Leipzig.42'David Zec (Holstein Kiel) finds himself some space around the penalty spot to connect with a fine free kick. His header is slightly mistimed and sails inches over the bar.41'The yellow card goes to Lukas Klostermann (RB Leipzig).39'Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.38'A pass from Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) is intercepted by Peter Gulacsi and the move breaks down.37'Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.35'Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.34'Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) connects with a cross from the side, but produces a header which goes miles wide of the left post.32'The corner is swung in but Holstein Kiel can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.31'Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) has a shot blocked from inside the box. The linesman points to the corner flag, Holstein Kiel are going to take it.31'Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.30'Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) fires a shot well wide of the left post from inside the box after latching onto a short pass.29'Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Felix Brych ignores the protests.27'Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) plays in a hopeful cross, but it doesn't find its way to any of the attacking players.25'A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Kosta Nedeljkovic (RB Leipzig) but poses no threat. The ball goes out of play and Holstein Kiel will have a goal kick.23'Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat. The ball is out of play. RB Leipzig will take a throw-in.22'Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.20'Holstein Kiel take a short corner kick.20'Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender. The ball goes behind for a corner. Holstein Kiel will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.19'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) jumps into a tackle and Felix Brych signals a foul.18'Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) tackles a bit over-zealously and Felix Brych blows for a foul.16'Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) sends a quick through ball into space for his teammate who is lurking close to the offside line, but one of the defenders intercepts and clears the danger.15'Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) commits a rough foul. Felix Brych stops the game and makes a call.13'The ball is cleared after Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.10'Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.8'David Zec (Holstein Kiel) jumps for a header from the resulting corner kick inside the box and sends the ball in on goal, but the goalkeeper makes a very good save.8'John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.8'The corner from John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) is intercepted by Peter Gulacsi. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Holstein Kiel.7'Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) wastes an opportunity. He finds himself in acres of space and fires in a terrific shot from long range straight towards the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper makes a brilliant save and stops this one! Holstein Kiel have been awarded a corner kick.6'Arthur Vermeeren (RB Leipzig) rises high to head a nice lofted cross towards the middle of the goal. Unfortunately for him, his close-range effort lacks pace and Thomas Dahne makes a comfortable save.5'Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) tries to find Lois Openda, but he puts too much power on the through ball.4'CHANCE! Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) fires just wide of the right post from inside the box after running onto a splendid pass from Nicolas Seiwald.3'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.2'Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The referee points to the corner flag and RB Leipzig will take a corner.2'The rebound from the corner kick falls to Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig), who sends in a snap shot from the edge of the box. Fine strike, but it lacks accuracy and goes wide of the goal.1'Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.1'Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) produces an inaccurate low pass into the box that is blocked by the one of the defenders. If this pass had slipped through, the ball would have probably ended up in the back of the net. The referee blows his whistle, RB Leipzig are awarded a corner kick.1'Here we go, today's match is starting right now.0'The players are on the pitch and Holstein Kiel will have the kick-off.Felix Brych will supervise the game today.Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.