Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig Play to a Draw in Matchday 23 Bundesliga Clash
Early Red Card and Own Goal Set the Stage for Exciting Match
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig played to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Matchday 23 Bundesliga clash on December 9, 2023. The game was marked by an early red card for Dortmund defender Mats Hummels and an own goal that gave Leipzig the lead.
Hummels was sent off in the 12th minute for a foul on Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku, leaving Dortmund with 10 men for the rest of the match. Leipzig took advantage of the numerical advantage and took the lead in the 25th minute when Hummels inadvertently deflected a cross into his own net.
However, Dortmund refused to be deterred and pulled level in the 55th minute through Niklas Süle. The defender headed home a corner kick to give the home side a share of the points.
The draw leaves Dortmund in fifth place in the Bundesliga standings, while Leipzig remains in third. Both teams will be looking to improve their position in the table when they return to action after the winter break.
Match Details
- Date: December 9, 2023
- Competition: Bundesliga
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
- Attendance: 81,365
- Referee: Daniel Siebert
Goals
- RB Leipzig: Mats Hummels (own goal, 25')
- Borussia Dortmund: Niklas Süle (55')
Red Cards
- Borussia Dortmund: Mats Hummels (12')
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