Overview
- RB Leipzig beat Eintracht Frankfurt 6-0 in Leipzig on Saturday, with Christopher Nkunku scoring a hat-trick and the hosts taking an early grip on the match.
- Eintracht’s collapse was described by coach Adi Hütter as “not Bundesliga‑worthy,” and players and staff warned that 16 goals conceded in five matches cannot continue.
- The result has eased pressure on Leipzig coach Martin Demichelis by providing a strong team performance and a morale boost ahead of upcoming fixtures.
- Schalke’s late 1-2 loss at Freiburg left coach Miron Muslic accepting tactical responsibility for risky late substitutions, while CEO Matthias Tillmann said the club is examining options to expand Veltins-Arena capacity due to strong ticket demand.
- Hertha BSC extended a perfect run in the 2. Bundesliga with their seventh win from seven games, and separately 1. FC Köln midfielder Ellyes Skhiri was stretchered off with an ankle injury and taken to hospital for assessment.