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Werder Bremen

Head Coach Ole Werner will stick to his tried and trusted starting line up.
Milos Veljkovic has a calf problem, but barring late injuries, Werner has almost a full-strength squad to call on.
The likes of Silva, Ducksch, Njinmah, Burke, Grüll and Topp are all useful options up top.
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El Chadaille Bitshiabu is available after supsension, but both David Raum and Kevin Kampl are on the naughty step after picking up five yellow cards.
Péter Gulácsi is expected to return after suffering a nasty concussion recently, while skipper Willi Orban was only able to train individually in recent times and may not be risked. Amadou Haidara is ruled out with a knee injury.
Benjamin Henrichs is ruled out after suffering an ACL injury, while Xaver Schlager will be out for several weeks with a thigh problem.
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90+5'

The match has just finished.
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3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
90'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) takes the corner with a short pass.
89'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) latched on to a cross inside the six-yard box and headed at goal. If it wasn't for one of the defenders making a save on the goal line, he would have been celebrating a goal now. The ball goes out of play. Werder Bremen are awarded a corner kick.
88'

Ole Werner decides to make a substitution. Mitchell Weiser will be replaced by Justin Njinmah (Werder Bremen).
88'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) commits a rough challenge and Bastian Dankert blows his whistle for a foul. There is a free kick near the sideline to Werder Bremen.
87'

The substitution has been made. Tidiam Gomis (RB Leipzig) has replaced Arthur Vermeeren.
85'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Senne Lynen as he is replaced by Leonardo Bittencourt (Werder Bremen).
82'

Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the middle of the goal. Michael Zetterer is alert, though, and makes an easy save to deny him.
80'

Zsolt Low has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) replacing Christoph Baumgartner.
79'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Marco Grull (Werder Bremen) replaces Oliver Burke.
79'

Substitution. Felix Agu makes way for Derrick Kohn (Werder Bremen).
78'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) receives a precise pass and is given time inside the box to send a promising strike towards the middle of the goal. Peter Gulacsi guesses his intention and denies him with a fine save.
77'

A yellow card for a tackle by Kosta Nedeljkovic (RB Leipzig). Bastian Dankert doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
76'

Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) commits a rough challenge and Bastian Dankert blows his whistle for an infringement. A free kick has been awarded to Werder Bremen.
75'

Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
74'

The resulting corner from Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) is cleared by the defence.
74'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety. The ball goes out of play and Werder Bremen have been awarded a corner kick.
70'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) has a sight of goal and shoots towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper makes a superb save.
70'

The attendance is 42000.
69'

Zsolt Low has decided to make a change. Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) replaces Lois Openda.
69'

Today's match ends for Benjamin Sesko who will be replaced by Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig).
68'

Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) shows his willingness to get forward and blasts a shot towards goal. Unfortunately for him, the shot isn't precise enough and hits the crossbar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Werder Bremen.
67'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) serves up a nice cross, but Peter Gulacsi punches the ball away.
67'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
66'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) attempts to convert a lofted cross as he jumps high and heads the ball to the left side of the goal. Peter Gulacsi shows his brilliant reflexes and pulls off a glorious save to stop the ball from hitting the net. The ball goes behind for a corner. Werder Bremen will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
65'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.
64'

Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) has a shot blocked, it rebounds back to him, but even on his second attempt he cannot hit the target. His effort goes well wide. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Werder Bremen.
64'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
63'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out. The linesman points to the corner flag, RB Leipzig are going to take it.
60'

Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
59'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Michael Zetterer comes off the line to clear the ball away.
59'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
58'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) gets to the ball from the resulting corner and tries his luck with a shot, but one of the defenders steps in to block the effort. The referee blows his whistle, Werder Bremen are awarded a corner kick.
58'

Werder Bremen force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
58'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted. Werder Bremen have a corner.
57'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.
57'

Bastian Dankert interrupts the game. One of the players from Werder Bremen won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair. RB Leipzig have a free kick.
56'

Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it. The ball goes out of play and Werder Bremen will have a goal kick.
55'

The resulting corner from Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) comes to nothing.
52'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
51'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) misses a good chance to score. An inch-perfect cross into the box finds Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) who rises for a header, but sends the ball well over the bar.
50'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) sends a cross into the box, but Peter Gulacsi comes off his line to gather the ball.
49'

Werder Bremen earn a corner.
48'

Peter Gulacsi pulls off a great save to deny Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) after receiving a precise defence-splitting pass. The effort is headed for the underside of the crossbar, but the goalkeeper dives superbly to stop it. Definitely the best save of this match so far! Werder Bremen get a corner.
48'

Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) collects a brilliant pass inside the box and finds himself in a goal scoring opportunity. He takes a shot, but the effort is well blocked by one of the defending players.
46'

A player from RB Leipzig commits a rough challenge. Bastian Dankert blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. That's a free kick to Werder Bremen.
46'

Ambitious effort from Felix Agu (Werder Bremen). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well over the bar. The ball goes out of play and RB Leipzig will have a goal kick.
46'

Bastian Dankert blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+5'

The end of the first half.
45+5'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) steps up to send the ball in.
45+4'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
45+3'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
45+2'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball. The linesman makes the right call and Werder Bremen will have a corner.
45+2'

Bastian Dankert blows for a foul after Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball. Free kick. Werder Bremen will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
45

2 additional min. will be played.
44'

Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
42'

Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) was too forceful with his tackle and Bastian Dankert interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Werder Bremen win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
39'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Michael Zetterer comes off the line to clear the ball away.
37'

Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
37'

A player from Werder Bremen commits a rough challenge. Bastian Dankert blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. It's a free kick to RB Leipzig, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
35'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Michael Zetterer comes off the line to clear the ball away.
33'

Arthur Vermeeren (RB Leipzig) fouls his opponent and receives a yellow card from the referee, but he is clearly not happy with the decision.
33'

Bastian Dankert has a clear sight and sees a foul from Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig). A free kick is awarded to Werder Bremen.
31'

Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
31'

The corner is swung in but RB Leipzig can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
30'

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears. Now RB Leipzig have a corner.
29'

The RB Leipzig players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
27'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
27'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) 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.
26'

Bastian Dankert interrupts the game. One of the players from Werder Bremen won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair. It's a free kick to RB Leipzig in a dangerous position.
25'

Kosta Nedeljkovic (RB Leipzig) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
24'

Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Bastian Dankert blows for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Werder Bremen.
23'

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) is flagged for offside.
22'

Amos Pieper (Werder Bremen) is quickest inside the box and leaps to connect with the resulting set piece. He produces a fine header, but it floats just over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for RB Leipzig.
22'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.
21'

Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Werder Bremen.
21'

Mitchell Weiser (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.
19'

A clever short pass gives Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and RB Leipzig will have a goal kick.
18'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
18'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
18'

Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. Werder Bremen have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
17'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
15'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) takes the corner which is cleared.
14'

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) decides to have a go at goal from the edge of the box, but the wall jumps as one and blocks the free kick. Danger averted! The referee points to the corner flag and RB Leipzig will take a corner.
13'

Today's referee Bastian Dankert rightly decides to book Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) for his harsh tackle.
12'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) is adjudged offside.
12'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
10'

Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
9'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
9'

Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) jumps into a tackle and Bastian Dankert signals a foul. Werder Bremen earn a free kick.
8'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
6'

The game is interrupted now, Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
5'

Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) commits a rough foul. Bastian Dankert stops the game and makes a call. Werder Bremen win a free kick.
4'

Peter Gulacsi pulls off a great save to deny Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot towards the middle of the goal.
3'

Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
3'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.
2'

Lukas Klostermann (RB Leipzig) picks up a yellow card for a foul.
2'

Rough tackle by Jens Stage (Werder Bremen). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to RB Leipzig, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

RB Leipzig will kick-off.

Bastian Dankert is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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