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Leipzig's 6-0 Thrashing: A New Home Record!
11 Oct
Summary
- Leipzig achieved a historic 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Christopher Nkunku scored a perfect hat-trick, his first for the club.
- The team secured a new club record with their eighth consecutive home win.
RB Leipzig commenced their return from the international break with an overwhelming 6-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Red Bull Arena. The match saw Ezechiel Banzuzi score within the first minute, followed by a second goal from Christopher Nkunku just four minutes later, marking the first time in Bundesliga history that Leipzig scored twice within the opening five minutes of a home game.
Christopher Nkunku further cemented the historic evening by completing a perfect hat-trick before halftime, with goals scored by his left foot, right foot, and head. This achievement moved him to second place in the club's all-time scoring charts with 51 goals. The team's dominance continued with further goals from Antonio Nusa and Tidiam Gomis, securing an 8-0 win.
The 6-0 triumph established a new club record for consecutive home victories, reaching eight wins in a row across seasons. Leipzig boasts an impressive home record this season with nine points, fourteen goals scored, and none conceded in their first three matches, making the Red Bull Arena a formidable fortress. The team also maintains an unbeaten status in October, with fourteen wins and three draws in seventeen games, and a commanding 50-8 goal difference.
In addition to the team's records, Andrija Maksimović made his Bundesliga debut in the starting XI, and David Raum reached his 150th appearance for RBL. The team now prepares for their upcoming Champions League encounter with PSV Eindhoven, aiming to maintain their consistent high-level performances.
