Bundesliga Gameweek 5
RB Leipzig 6 - 0 FT Eintracht Frankfurt
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Ezechiel Banzuzi (Neil El Aynaoui)
5' Christopher Nkunku (Antonio Nusa)
27' Neil El Aynaoui
↓ Robin Koch ↑Elias Niklas Baum 45'
↓ Keita Kosugi ↑Younes Ebnoutalib 45'
HT
54' Antonio Nusa (Ezechiel Banzuzi)
58' ↓ Ridle Baku ↑Benjamin Henrichs
58' ↓ Neil El Aynaoui ↑Nicolas Seiwald
64' ↓ Antonio Nusa ↑Max Finkgräfe
64' ↓ Christopher Nkunku ↑Tidiam Gomis
73' ↓ Ezechiel Banzuzi ↑Rocco Reitz
↓ Noel Aseko ↑Fares Chaibi 73'
↓ Ritsu Doan ↑Love Arrhov 73'
Ansgar Knauff 76'
89' Tidiam Gomis (Benjamin Henrichs)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Maarten Vandevoordt 
OCTOPUS
9
Saves
9
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ridle Baku 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Willi Orbán 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Castello Lukeba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Raum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ezechiel Banzuzi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.8
Rating
Neil El Aynaoui 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Andrija Maksimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Nkunku 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.9
Rating
Antonio Nusa 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Rômulo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Henrichs
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Lukas Klostermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rocco Reitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiam Gomis 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Brajan Gruda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pharrell Collins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Koch 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lilian Brassier
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Keita Kosugi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Midfielders
Ritsu Dōan
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Noël Aséko Nkili
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Raphael Onyedika
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Can Yılmaz Uzun 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ansgar Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Burkardt
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Kauã Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Baum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farès Chaïbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Love Arrhov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Younes Ebnoutalib
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 3 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 12/06/2025 | RB Leipzig | 6 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 04/26/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 12/15/2024 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 12/04/2024 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | DFB Pokal | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/18/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 2 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
| 01/13/2024 | RB Leipzig | 0 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Leipzig Stadium |
| 06/03/2023 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | DFB Pokal | Olympiastadion Berlin |
| 02/25/2023 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 01/07/2023 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 4 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Friendlies Clubs |
04/18/2026
12/06/2025
04/26/2025
12/15/2024
12/04/2024
05/18/2024
01/13/2024
06/03/2023
02/25/2023
01/07/2023
RB Leipzig Win
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -10
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -12
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
RB Leipzig
Eintracht Frankfurt
RB Leipzig
Eintracht Frankfurt
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Leipzig Run Riot as Nkunku Hat-Trick Dismantles Frankfurt
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A devastating attacking display and flawless goalkeeping combined to deliver a historic thrashing that will echo throughout the Bundesliga season.
The Early Ambush
The Intensity at the Leipzig Red Bull Arena was breathtaking right out of the gate. RB Leipzig wasted absolutely no time establishing dominance, completely bypassing Eintracht Frankfurt's defensive structure. Within sixty seconds, Ezechiel Banzuzi found the back of the net following a sharp pass from Neil El Aynaoui. Before the visitors could even process that early setback, Christopher Nkunku doubled the advantage in the fifth minute. Surprisingly, the away side actually edged possession with 53%, but the Balance of true threat heavily favoured the hosts. Frankfurt passed sideways while Leipzig relentlessly carved them open in the final third.
A Masterclass in Finishing
If Frankfurt harboured any hopes of a miraculous comeback, Nkunku ruthlessly extinguished them just before the interval. In a staggering three-minute window, the French forward completed his hat-trick with strikes in the 41st and 44th minutes. It was a brutal showcase of elite finishing that completely shattered the visitors' morale. While the scoreline suggested a totally one-sided affair, Frankfurt did manage 18 total shots. The difference was M. Vandevoordt. The Leipzig goalkeeper delivered an absolute masterclass, registering nine crucial saves to ensure his clean sheet remained intact amidst a heavy volume of attempts.
Substitutes Add the Shine
The second half carried significantly less Stakes, but the hosts were far from finished. Antonio Nusa capped off a stellar individual performance by adding a fifth goal in the 54th minute, turning the match into a procession. The visitors were thoroughly demoralised, allowing Leipzig to comfortably rotate their squad. In the dying moments, substitute Tidiam Gomis slotted home the sixth, courtesy of a brilliant feed from fellow impact sub Benjamin Henrichs. This monumental 6-0 triumph propels Leipzig forward in the early-season standings, leaving Frankfurt to conduct a serious post-mortem on their collapsed backline.
Key Questions
What made C. Nkunku the Man of the Match?
His remarkable first-half hat-trick displayed elite clinical finishing, completely destroying Frankfurt's defensive structure and single-handedly securing the massive victory.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Leipzig's deadly combination of an early two-goal ambush in the first five minutes and flawless counter-attacking exploitation overwhelmed the visitors.
How did substitute C. Nkunku change the game?
Nkunku actually started the match, setting the tone immediately. The real substitutes, Gomis and Henrichs, combined for the final goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Mediocrity or Midfield Masterclass?
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Both sides are bleeding goals while scoring for fun, making this mid-table clash a chaotic must-watch.
The Setup
RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt are separated by just one point in ninth and tenth place. The Stakes might be modest early in the season, but the entertainment value is sky-high. Frankfurt have already shipped ten goals in four games, while Leipzig's inconsistent Form sees them wildly alternating between wins and losses. With a soaring Stars rating driven by elite attacking talent on both rosters, defensive discipline will go straight out the window at the Red Bull Arena on October 10, 2026. Expect a closely matched Balance on the pitch where attack is the only form of defense.
Key Battle
T. Gomis vs Y. Ebnoutalib. Gomis acts as Leipzig's creative engine, having already registered three vital assists. He faces off indirectly against Frankfurt's lethal finisher Ebnoutalib. Whoever imposes their attacking rhythm effectively will completely dictate the flow of the match.
Our Prediction
Leipzig's firepower will edge it. We expect a thrilling 3-2 home victory. Frankfurt will undoubtedly score, but their leaky backline simply cannot contain Leipzig's dynamic forwards over a full ninety minutes.