M. Gräfe
Full-time
90'
+ 1
ADDED TIME!
We're into five minutes of added time here at the end of the game.
87'
SABITZER SO CLOSE
Werner's whipped cross to the near-post is almost volleyed home by Sabitzer, but it goes just wide at the near post of Nübel's goal. Leipzig pushing on with everything they have to try and get something late on here.
85'
Substitution
84'
NÜBEL LETS HIMSELF DOWN
Forsberg smashes a shot at goal from distance in frustration, and it works out for him. Nübel goes to catch the ball with his hands away from his body and misjudges it. The ball bounces through his palms, off the crossbar, and into the back of the net.
82'
Substitution
81'
CRUISE CONTROL FOR SCHALKE
The away side are in control of this game now, and unless something dramatic changes things, the Royal Blues will take all three points.
74'
Substitution
73'
MCKENNIE HEADS OVER
Three chances in a minute for Schalke with McKennie heading over from Caligiuri's cross in the end. There was a blocked shot from Jonjoe Kenny and a header saved superbly by Burgstaller moments before as well. It should have been 4-0!
69'
JOB DONE FOR HARIT
A goal and assist for Harit and his work is done for today. He's replaced by Daniel Caligiuri with Schalke now looking to keep this lead and take home all three points. It's all Leipzig now, but Schalke still looking for the counter.
69'
Substitution
65'
HASLTENBERG HITS THE BAR
The left-back runs onto a loose ball at the edge of the Schalke box and smashes the ball at goal. It clips the crossbar and bounces out for a goal kick. The second time Leipzig have hit the Schalke crossbar in this game.
65'
Substitution
63'
FLAWLESS FROM SCHALKE
It's been a perfect performance from Schalke from front to back here. Leipzig are still dominating possession, but the Royal Blues are defending it well and countering in style. It's proving impossible for Leipzig to stop them.
59'
Substitution
58'
MATONDO HAS HIS FIRST BUNDESLIGA GOAL
Schalke break after another loss in possession from Mukiele up the pitch. It's a 3-on-2 for the away side and Harit plays in Matondo to go at goal. He slots the ball past Gulacsi in style and Schalke are in total dreamland here. What a performance from Schalke.
56'
SCHALKE PUSHING ON
Burgstaller has a half chance with Serdar supporting him. His volley bounces into Gulacsi's hands, but it's just a sign of the times here with Schalke still on top in this game and also two goals to the good.
53'
HAIDARA SHOT BLOCKED
Great build-up from the home side with Sabitzer, Werner and Poulsen all involved. Sabitzer lays it off to Haidara in the end and he curls a shot at goal. It's blocked behind.
51'
END-TO-END ENTERTAINMENT
This is opening up into a fantastic game as Leipzig continue to push for a goal to get back into this game, while Schalke are doing the same as soon as they win the ball. No fear in bringing the ball forward on the counter-attack.
47'
MATONDO ON THE BREAK
Schalke starting as they finished in first half as they push on the counter. Matondo is played in by Serdar and he shoots at goal, but Gulacsi parries it away.
47'
SECOND HALF BEGINS
No changes at the break as the second half begins. How will Leipzig respond to that first half!?
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 5
SCHALKE ON FIRE
Superb play from Schalke here in this first half as the rain comes down in Leipzig. Harit and Serdar having fun as they chip the ball over a couple of defenders between themselves. The Royal Blues producing an outstanding performance so far.
45'
+ 1
ADDED TIME
We have five minutes of added time in the first half here.
43'
HARIT MAKES IT TWO!
Schalke go two goals ahead as Harit tucks away his penalty. Gulacsi goes the right way and would make a save 9 times out of 10, but Harit's power on the shot puts it in. Incredible first half for Schalke!
40'
SCHALKE PENALTY!
After a check from VAR, a penalty is given as Harit was clipped on the foot by Haidara.
40'
VAR CHECK
Schalke could be awarded a penalty here with Harit brought down in the box.
39'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
35'
SABITZER FIRES OVER
The ball runs loose from Demme's possession and Sabitzer runs on to it to lace it at goal, but it flies high over the Schalke goal. Leipzig struggling to breakthrough the Schalke defence since their double chance early on.
34'
WHAT A RUN FROM POULSEN
A fantastic one-two between the Danish striker and Demme on the edge of the box, and Poulsen is chipped in behind the Schalke defence. He brings the ball down and dribbles at goal, beating two defenders as he does so, but Nübel is able to save once again.
29'
SANE HEADS HOME
A corner swings into the near post from Ozcipka and Mascarell is able to flick it on at the near post superbly. It drifts on and Sane is positioned perfectly to head it into the back of the net. A well-worked set-piece and Schalke go ahead.
27'
MATONDO HAS A GO
A lovely flick from Harit to pass a cross from the right flank on to Matondo on the edge of the box gives the Welshman a chance to shoot at goal. He curls a shot at goal, but Gulacsi makes a comfortable save.
23'
BIG BLOCK FROM SANE
Leipzig have a big counter-attack after great work from Mukiele to win the ball back. Poulsen pushes forward with Sabitzer to his left and Werner to his right. He goes to Werner, who looks to play it across for Sabituer, but Sane makes a huge tackle to block the ball.
19'
HARIT SO CLOSE!
A small scramble in the box and the ball drops to Harit five yards from goal, with defenders around him. He takes a quick shot at goal and forces a fantastic reflex save from Gulacsi to keep things level.
16'
HUGE DOUBLE SAVE FROM NÜBEL!
Forsberg is found in the Schalke box and forces Nübel into a stunning save with his right hand. The ball parries down to Sabitzer though, in front of goal, and he must think he has Leipzig in the lead. But the Schalke captain is up and across to block the second attempt as well to keep things goalless. Amazing goalkeeping.
15'
SABITZER HITS THE BAR!
What a stunning strike from the Austrian who has the ball in the middle of the pitch 25 yards from goal. He curls a shot at goal and it cannons down off the crossbar, on to the line, and back out.
13'
NO CHANCES, BUT SCHALKE ON TOP
Neither team has managed to bring some composure in the opposing attacking third thus far. No shots on goal, but the away side are certainly showing the better here. Leipzig being made to work for their possession and territory.
7'
SCHALKE STARTING CONFIDENTLY
Wagner's side are pressing Leipzig high up the pitch and causing the home side problems in keeping the ball. Schalke currently in control of possession and enjoying themselves so far.
3'
MATONDO SUPPORTING BURGSTALLER
It looks like Weston McKennie is lining up in the No.10 position alongside Harit, while Matondo and Burgstaller are up front for Schalke.
1'
UNDERWAY IN LEIPZIG!
The afternoon entertainment begins in Leipzig...
Kick-off!
CAN SCHALKE CAUSE A STIR?
It's fair to say that, regardless of how well Schalke have started this season, the Royal Blues picking up a win at Leipzig today would come as a shock. But we know they are capable of doing it. Full of confidence and back in a groove that we did not see last season, this is a different Schalke team. Amine Harit will be key to them producing any result today, after his three goals and an assist in his last two games.
DREAM START FOR LEIPZIG
It's been the club's best-ever start to a Bundesliga season with 13/15 points collected so far. The current league leaders can set a new club record of 10 consecutive home games without loss if they go unbeaten today. With Poulsen back to support Werner having missed last weekend's win at Bremen while his partner was giving birth, Leipzig are in prime position to make that happen.
MCKENNIE SUPPORTING BURGSTALLER AGAIN
The American started behind Guido Burgstaller in the Schalke attack last week, which ended with a 2-1 win for the Royal Blues. It's the same again today with the usual central midfielder being employed further up the pitch.
LEIPZIG ROTATING
Julian Nagelsmann's side showing off their incredible squad depth today. Usual starters Ibrahima Konate and Lukas Klostermann are both on the bench, with Dayot Upamecano and Amadou Haidara coming in to start. Marcel Sabitzer, Emil Forsberg, Yussuf Poulsen and Timo Werner all start as expected.
MATONDO STARTS FOR SCHALKE
The Welshman is a surprise inclusion in the Schalke starting line-up for the trip to Leipzig. The 19-year-old is making his first appearance of the season having been unused on the bench last weekend at home to Mainz. He's yet to score in his seven Bundesliga appearances so far. David Wagner wanted to utilise his incredible pace against Leipzig's back three.
LEIPZIG LINE-UP!
Gulacsi - Mukiele, Upamecano, Orban (c) - Sabitzer, Haidara, Demme, Forsberg, Halstenberg - Poulsen, Werner. (SUBS: Mvogo, Sarrachi, Konate, Ilsanker, Klostermann, Lookman, Nkunku, Cunha, Ampadu)
SCHALKE LINE-UP!
Nübel (c) - Kenny, Stambouli, Sane, Oczipka - Matondo, Serdar, Mascarell, Harit - McKennie - Burgstaller. (SUBS: Schubert, Miranda, Kabak, Nastasic, Uth, Raman, Kutucu, Caligiuri, Schöpf)
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