RB Leipzig vs Köln LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as RB Leipzig face Köln in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
RB Leipzig vs Köln
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Faride Alidou replaces Linton Maina.
RB Leipzig vs Köln
Goal! RB Leipzig 4, 1. FC Köln 0. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Xavi Simons.
RB Leipzig vs Köln
Lukas Klostermann (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
RB Leipzig vs Köln
Attempt missed. Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Loïs Openda.
RB Leipzig vs Köln
Own Goal by Marvin Schwäbe, 1. FC Köln. RB Leipzig 3, 1. FC Köln 0.
RB Leipzig vs Köln
Attempt saved. David Raum (RB Leipzig) header from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Benjamin Henrichs with a cross.
RB Leipzig vs Köln
Goal! RB Leipzig 2, 1. FC Köln 0. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Xavi Simons with a through ball following a fast break.
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