Heidenheim, Germany, GER — RB Leipzig delivered a clinical second-half performance to dismantle FC Heidenheim with three goals in eight minutes, securing a commanding road victory in German Bundesliga play.
After a scoreless first half, Leipzig broke through in the 62nd minute when Ridle Baku opened the scoring. Antonio Nusa doubled the advantage just six minutes later in the 68th minute, then David Raum completed the quick-fire sequence in the 70th minute to put the match beyond reach.
Leipzig's dominance extended beyond the scoreline, controlling nearly three-quarters of possession and outshooting the hosts 11-7. The visitors registered seven shots on target compared to Heidenheim's two, reflecting their superiority in the attacking third throughout the 90 minutes.
Heidenheim struggled to generate sustained pressure despite playing at home, managing only 25.8% possession and failing to threaten Leipzig goalkeeper with consistent quality chances. The hosts received yellow cards to Patrick Mainka in the 21st minute and Arijon Ibrahimovic in the 13th minute as frustration mounted.
Leipzig also saw disciplinary action with cautions issued to Xaver Schlager (59'), Antonio Nusa (53'), Christoph Baumgartner (53'), and another to Schlager (53') during the second-half surge.
GOALS:- 62' Ridle Baku - RB Leipzig- 68' Antonio Nusa - RB Leipzig- 70' David Raum - RB Leipzig
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Unable to identify standout performer in defeat- RB Leipzig: Antonio Nusa - Goal and catalyst for decisive scoring run
KEY STAT: Leipzig controlled 74.2% possession while limiting Heidenheim to just two shots on target in a dominant away performance.
NEXT: RB Leipzig travel to face Mainz on January 31.