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Final-Time:RB Leipzig 2-2 Hertha BSC

And that's it.

Points are shared at the Red Bull Arena.

Goals from Marko Grujic and Krzysztof Piątek for Hertha, Klostermann and an own-goal from Rune Jarstein for RB Leipzig.

Next up Leipzig take on 1.FC Koln while Hertha host FC Augsburg at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

27 May 2020 7:32 PM BST
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90' Great strike from outside of the box from Cunha, but it's deflected and lands safely in Gulacsi's hands.

27 May 2020 7:29 PM BST
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88' A last-ditch tackle from Torunarigha denies Lookman a goal-scoring opportunity.

It's been a brilliant display for the young centre-back today.

27 May 2020 7:23 PM BST
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GOAL: RB Leipzig 2-2 Hertha BSC

And we're level again!

Great work from Matheus Cunha on the wing against his former side as he's brought down by Ademola Lookman.

Krzysztof Piątek, who's just come on the pitch, stepped up and slotted it calmly.

27 May 2020 7:19 PM BST
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Hertha BSC substitution

And that's all five substitutions from Hertha done.

Per Ciljan Skjelbred and Vedad Ibisevic have been replaced by Arne Maier and Jessic Ngakam.

27 May 2020 7:14 PM BST
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Hertha BSC substitution

Double substitution for the visitors as Krzysztof Piątek and Jairo Dilrosun replace Vladimir Darida and Dodi Lukebakio.

27 May 2020 7:06 PM BST
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GOAL: RB Leipzig 2-1 Hertha BSC

Oh, dear.

And just like that, 10-men Leipzig take the lead through Rune Jarstein's blunder.

27 May 2020 7:04 PM BST
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RB Leipzig substitution

Another substitution for the hosts as Angelino replaces Nkunku.

27 May 2020 7:00 PM BST
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Red Card: RB Leipzig

Second yellow card offence and Marcel Halstenberg has been sent off. Leipzig are now down to 10 men.

27 May 2020 6:59 PM BST
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RB Leipzig substitution

Dani Olmo has been replaced by a the former Everton player - Ademola Lookman.

27 May 2020 6:52 PM BST
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55' After a cross from Timo Werner, Patrick Schick tried to recreate Ronaldinho's famous overhead kick against Villareal, but his effort was way off target and gathered by Jarstein.

After a quick break, Darida just missed the goal at the other end of the pitch.

27 May 2020 6:50 PM BST
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49' Brilliant piece of defensive work from Klostermann as Darida's ball looked to be certain to find Matheus Cunha inside Leipzig's box.

27 May 2020 6:44 PM BST
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46' And the second half is now underway!

27 May 2020 6:41 PM BST
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Half-Time: RB Leipzig 1-1 Hertha BSC

Two teams, two corners, two goals.

Marko Grujic and Lukas Klostermann are the ones to make the difference so far in the game.

As it stands, Bayern Munich moves ahead in the title race by another two points following their yesterday's win over Borussia Dortmund.

27 May 2020 6:25 PM BST
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41' Huge chance for Hertha!

A great run from Dodi Lukebakio, even better pass into the middle but Vedad Ibisevic's strike went over the bar.

27 May 2020 6:13 PM BST
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36' Good chance for Marcel Sabitzer, but his free-kick was tipped away but a player in the wall.

27 May 2020 6:09 PM BST
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GOAL!: RB Leipzig 1-1 Hertha BSC

And we're level!

Lukas Klostermann equalises with a smart header from Christopher Nkunku's corner.

27 May 2020 5:57 PM BST
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21' Another clash of heads and Hertha are at risk of losing another player to a concussion.

First Plattenhardt, and now Darida is being treated on the sidelines.

27 May 2020 5:55 PM BST
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15' Good opening from Hertha but Vladimir Darida couldn't steer his shot on target.

27 May 2020 5:48 PM BST
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11' And straight after assisting the opening goal, Plattenhardt has been subbed off following a clash with Tyler Adams from the opening five minutes of the game.

He's been replaced by Maximillian Mittelstadt.

27 May 2020 5:45 PM BST
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GOAL!: RB Leipzig 0-1 Hertha BSC

Brilliant delivery from Marvin Plattenhardt and Marko Grujic puts the ball into the back of the net!

Leipzig stunned, but that should only make the game better.

27 May 2020 5:43 PM BST
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7' First chance of the game fell to the birthday-boy Konrad Laimer whose shot was comfortably saved by Rune Jarstein.

So far Leipzig are the ones in control.

27 May 2020 5:40 PM BST
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Kick-off

1' And we're underway!

There's been a change in RB Leipzig's starting line-up as Tyler Adams replaces Kevin Kampl.

27 May 2020 5:33 PM BST
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As we're nearing kick-off, there's a minute of silence in memory of those who passed away from COVID-19. 

Thoughts are with everyone affected.

27 May 2020 5:31 PM BST
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RB Leipzig: Starting XI

Gulacsi; Klostermann, Upamecano, Halstenberg; Olmo, Nkunku, Laimer, Kampl, Sabitzer; Schick, Werner.

27 May 2020 4:45 PM BST
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Hertha BSC: Starting XI

Jarstein; Pekarik, Boyata, Torunarigha, Plattenhardt; Skjelbred, Darida, Grujic; Lukebakio, Ibisevic, Cunha.

27 May 2020 4:42 PM BST
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Stay Tuned!

Just over four hours to go until the kick-off! Make sure you check back in at 4:15 PM for all the pre-match build-up including the eagerly awaited staring line-ups.

27 May 2020 11:42 AM BST
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How to watch and follow RB Leipzig vs Hertha BSC live stream

If you want to watch the game on TV: BT Sport 1

If you want to stream the game: BT Sport App

If you want to follow online: VAVEL UK, of course!

27 May 2020 11:41 AM BST
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Hertha BSC Team News

Bruno Labbadia's side will have to do without Santiago Ascacibar, Salomon Kalou, Karim Rekik, Marius Wolf and Niklas Stark while Thomas Kraft is a doubt.

27 May 2020 11:40 AM BST
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RB Leipzig Team News

The lack of fitness has taken its toll at the possible lineups of today's game, as Moussa Konate and Yussuf Poulsen are confirmed to be out for the game with respective injuries, meanwhile Ethan Ampadu and Konrad Laimer are also doubts.

27 May 2020 11:37 AM BST
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Hertha BSC one-to-watch: Matheus Cunha

This game most likely is going to be a battle of strikers with Timo Werner and Patrick Schick on one side of the barricade, and Vedad Ibisevic and the man to watch, Matheus Cunha, on the other.

Two goals in two games since the restart, the Brazilian heavily impressed since his January move from RB Leipzig, a team which he'll be looking to score against tonight.

27 May 2020 11:34 AM BST
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RB Leipzig one-to-watch: Timo Werner

No matter of the result, there is one man who everyone should keep their eyes on. And it's the 25-goal-a-season Timo Werner, who's been linked with a move to Liverpool FC following his quick rise to greatness at the Leipzig club.

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27 May 2020 11:32 AM BST
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Recent Form

Today's hosts, RB Leipzig, head into the game following a 0-5 trashing of FSV Mainz in which Timo Werner impressed scoring a hat-trick.

Meanwhile, visitors, coached by Bruno Labbadia, have impressed so far winning both of their games since the restart of the season, 3-0 and 4-0 with Vedad Ibisevic being the main man, scoring two and assisting two more.

27 May 2020 11:29 AM BST
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Welcome!

Welcome to VAVEL UK's live text commentary of this Bundesliga clash between RasenBallsport Leipzig and Hertha BSC. My name is Alan Rzepa and I'll be providing you live updates both pre-match and in-game, stay tuned!

27 May 2020 11:24 AM BST