RB Leipzig triumphs in Mainz: Sovereign 2-0 success in the derby!

RB Leipzig triumphs in Mainz: Sovereign 2-0 success in the derby!

Mainz, Deutschland - RB Leipzig ran a convincing 2-0 win against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday evening and therefore remains unbeaten after seven Bundesliga match days. In front of 30,100 spectators in Mainz, Xavi Simons scored the goals for the guests in the 20th minute and Willi Orban in the 37th minute. Leipzig was extremely effective in the first half. Simons' strong conclusion was left through by Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner, and Orban was able to replace Loïs Openda after an unsuccessful shot and hit the empty goal.

The Mainz had tried during the game, but the offensive did not find its way through the compact Leipzig defense. Sports director Niko Bungert said that Mainz had held well against a strong Champions League team, but ultimately did not have the necessary punch. Leipzig's coach Marco Rose praised his team's solid defensive performance and explained that they allowed little and scored the gates at the right time. Orban added that the team was proud of their defensive work, while the Mainz continued to search for solutions to use their chances. Further details can be found in the report by www.lvz.de .