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90'
+ 3
BIG BLOCK FROM LACROIX!
A mistake at the back from Lacroix allows Silva a chance to shoot, but he recovers superbly to slide in and block the ball behind for a corner.
90'
+ 1
ADDED TIME
We'll have six minutes of time added on at the end of this game.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
ROUSSILLON BOOKED
The Frenchman is offside and kicks the ball away to slow Leipzig down.
88'
LATE CHANGE
Marmoush comes on for Steffen for some fresh legs for the final minutes.
88'
Substitution
86'
TRIPLE CHANGE
Brobbey, Mukiele and Kampl all come on to help Leipzig's last push for an equaliser.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
85'
A GAME OF FEW CHANCES
Goal attempts
6off target
2on target
9off target
2on target
82'
STAYING COMPOSED
The home side are full of confidence here and pushing on for more rather than sitting back and looking to keep what they have. Lacroix shows incredible composure to dribble his way through three Leipzig attackers before searching for Mbabu down the wing.
78'
ATTACKING SWITCH
Nmecha - who scored on debut at Hertha last weekend - is on here for Philipp.
78'
Substitution
77'
WHAT A CHANCE FOR ORBAN!
Forsberg fires in a corner from the left and it somehow makes its way through three Wolfsburg defenders at the near post. It comes to Orban racing in at the back post and he's surprised that it does, and so the ball bounces off him and over the crossbar from just three yards out.
75'
LEIPZIG PUSHING ON
The away side are seeing more of the ball here as we approach the final 15 minutes. Guilavogui's conceded his second foul since coming on and will have to watch himself in midfield. Leipzig are looking down the right flank to find their way to a goal.
WHAT SEPARATES US SO FAR
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70'
WELCOME TO THE GAME, JOSUHA!
It took just a minute, but Guilavogui is booked for a high foot.
70'
Substitution
69'
SCHLAGER DOWN
The Austrian midfielder is down here after taking a knock off the ball. He's having treatment on his right knee and will have to come off here. He was injured for a long time after first joining the club. Hopefully it's not too serious here.
68'
ATTACKING SWITCH
Poulsen is on to bring fresh ideas to the Leipzig attack, replacing Szboszlai.
68'
Substitution
65'
SCHLAGER BOOKED
A fourth yellow card of the game is brandished by Tobias Stieler as Schlager brings down Nkunku on the break.
64'
JUST ONE GOAL IN IT...
Goal attempts
6off target
2on target
6off target
2on target
62'
FORSBERG WELL WIDE
A training ground move from a corner as Szoboszlai sends the ball to the edge of the box where Forsberg is waiting in space. He winds up a shot at goal but completely miscues, skewing the ball wide of goal to the right. That sums up Leipzig's day in attack so far.
61'
SZOBOSZLAI KEPT QUIET
The Hungarian scored twice last weekend against Stuttgart but here, he has neither taken a shot nor set one up for a teammate so far. Credit where it's due to the Wolfsburg defence for keeping him and his teammates quiet.
59'
FIRST CHANGE
Laimer is on for Haidara in the Leipzig midfield.
59'
Substitution
58'
HUGE CHANCE FOR WEGHORST!
What an opportunity for Weghorst as Forsberg's poor pass sends the Dutchman away on goal. Gulacsi is off his line as Weghorst reaches the Leipzig area and goes for goal, but he sends his shot high over the crossbar. A poor effort from him, and he's not happy with himself!
ROUSSILLON ENJOYED THAT ONE!
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55'
DESERVED LEAD
Wolfsburg have made a bright start to the second half, keeping Leipzig penned in their own half. They force a mistake with their pressure and with the help of Gulacsi's mistake, profit to take the lead. Leipzig with work to do.
52'
WOLFSBURG TAKE THE LEAD!
Superb from Wolfsburg to take the lead early in the second half. They win the ball back in midfield after a long throw from Gulacsi and the ball is played out wide to Steffen on the left. He fires in a low cross which Gulacsi is first to, but he can only parry the ball out in front of his goal to Roussillon who has continued his run forward and smashes home!
48'
INTERESTING FIRST HALF FACT
Leipzig committed 12 fouls through the first 45 minutes, which is the second-highest number of fouls in any first half of their Bundesliga history.
46'
BACK UNDERWAY!
No changes at the break from either side here as we get back underway for the second half, with the game set up for an enthralling second 45.
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 1
ADDED TIME
We're into two minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
42'
APPROACHING THE BREAK
39'
HUGE CHANCE FOR SIMAKAN!
The Frenchman's come closest for Leipzig after a long free-kick into the Wolfsburg area. It's flicked on by Gvardiol into the middle for Silva and Casteels makes a remarkable save with his face. The ball drops down in front of goal and Simakan is there to have a go for goal, but he slides his effort high over the crossbar.
38'
NKUNKU ON TARGET!
The Frenchman has Leipzig's first shot on goal of the game, but Casteels saves this one with ease.
35'
YELLOW CARDS ALL ROUND
Steffen and Adams come together after a foul from Adams on Arnold, and both are cautioned.
33'
DEFENSIVE QUALITY
Not many sides can say they've held Leipzig to zero shots through the first 30 minutes of a game, but that's exactly what Wolfsburg have done here.
31'
TEMPERS FLARING
Silva battles away with the Wolfsburg defence for the ball in the hosts' penalty area, but he's offside before the long ball is played over the top. He and Brooks come together, but it's settled down quickly.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
26'
GVARDIOL BOOKED
A first yellow card of the day as Gvardiol brings down Mbabu.
25'
WOLFSBURG ON THE BALL
Leipzig were bright in the opening five minutes, but Wolfsburg have since taken more control of the game. Most of their possession is going down the right flank with Baku and Mbabu combining well.
22'
DEFENCES WINNING THE DAY
Despite having a host of attacking talent on the pitch, we've had just three shots on goal in the opening 22 minutes and all have come for Wolfsburg. The two defences have been winning the day so far.
ALL EYES ON THE PRIZE
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15'
SILVA DOWN
Leipzig's main man in attack is down after a challenge from Lacroix and looks in pain. He's taking treatment to his right knee but looks able to continue.
15'
BAKU THE MAIN MAN
Duels won
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Ridle Baku Amadou Haidara
13'
ON THE FRONT FOOT
Baku causing problems down the right flank, with Nkunku being forced to race back and help defend against him. Baku then has the first shot on goal of the game himself after a short corner to the edge of the Leipzig area. Gulacsi tips this one over the crossbar.
9'
FINDING THEIR WAY
Wolfsburg getting forward for the first time now, with Baku earning a corner. Their attack-minded full-backs will be crucial today, with Baku and Roussillon bombing on down either flank.
6'
4-2-3-1 THE ORDER OF THE DAY
It's going to be a very interesting tactical battle in Wolfsburg today with both sides lining up with the same formation. That sets us up for one-on-one battles across the pitch.
3'
LEIPZIG STARTING BRIGHTLY
It's the away side on top so far, controlling possession and pushing their way forward. Nkunku is seeing plenty of the ball early on, as is Forsberg in those attacking midfield positions.
1'
HERE WE GO!
The ball is rolling here with Wolfsburg getting this huge game underway between two of our four Champions League participants.
Kick-off!
HWANG ON THE MOVE
Leipzig have just confirmed that Hee-chan Hwang will spend the rest of the season on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers of the English Premier League. The South Korean forward, who moved to Leipzig from Salzburg last summer, registered three goals and four assists in his first 29 competitive appearances for Leipzig.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FATE
Wolfburg's reward for finishing fourth in last season's is a spot in Champions League Group G, alongside Lille, Sevilla and Red Bull Salzburg. Leipzig, semi-finalists in 2019/20, have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Club Bruges in Group A.
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SEASON SO FAR
Wolfsburg are chasing a third successive league win following victories over Bochum and Hertha. Three points today will send them top of the standings. Leipzig opened with a 1-0 loss in Mainz, before thrashing Stuttgart 4-0 a week ago. They're also through to the DFB Cup second round. Wolfsburg were, until being disqualified for using one substitute too many in the first round.
WINNING FORMULAS
Wolfsburg and Leipzig are unchanged from respective wins over Hertha Berlin and VfB Stuttgart. For Lukas Nmecha - the Wolves' match-winner on Matchday 2 - that means a place on the bench. Angelino's continued absence means Josko Gvardiol continues at left-back for Leipzig, while Dominik Szoboszlai is handed a second straight start after scoring a brace last time out. Marcel Sabitzer misses out altogether.
WOLFSBURG STARTING LINE-UP
Casteels (c) - Mbabu, Lacroix, Brooks, Roussillon - Schlager, Arnold - Baku, Philipp, Steffen - Weghorst
WOLFSBURG SUBS
Pervan, Bornauw, Brekalo, Vranckx, Mehmedi, Guilavogui, Gerhardt, Nmecha, Marmoush
LEIPZIG STARTING LINE-UP
Gulacsi - Klostermann, Orban, Simakan, Gvardiol - Adams, Haidara - Szoboszlai, Forsberg (c), Nkunku - Silva
LEIPZIG SUBS
Martinez, Mukiele, Henrichs, Laimer, Raebiger, Kampl, Wosz, Poulsen, Brobbey
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