RB Leipzig overturned a disappointing first-half display to beat Elversberg 4-0 and move into the Bundesliga’s top five.
Elversberg, newcomers to the Bundesliga, arrived at the Red Bull Arena sitting sixth in the table on 10 points, one place and one point above RB Leipzig. The result moved the more established side ahead of their opponents.
However, there was little indication of a convincing home victory during the opening 45 minutes. RB Leipzig managed only two attempts before the interval and failed to register a single shot on target.
Few would have expected the hosts to finish the match with a comfortable margin after such an ineffective first half. But RB Leipzig found the breakthrough shortly after the restart when Gomis opened the scoring.
The goal changed the flow of the game. RB Leipzig became more effective in attack and added three more goals, with Romulo scoring twice and Baumgartner also finding the net.
The final whistle confirmed a 4-0 victory, completing a dramatic contrast between the two halves. RB Leipzig produced a much stronger performance after the break to secure a commanding win in front of their supporters.
The result lifted RB Leipzig into the top five of the Bundesliga table, while Elversberg slipped closer to mid-table.