Christoph Baumgartner's brace clinched a win for RB Leipzig in an extremely hard-fought encounter against Hamburg on Matchday 7.
The build-up was dominated by the honouring of former Leipzig striker Yussuf Poulsen, who made 425 appearances for the club between 2013 and 2025 before signing for the visitors in the summer. The match also featured the two youngest coaches in the Bundesliga, with 34-year-old Merlin Polzin up against 37-year-old Ole Werner.
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer then threatened for Hamburg, heading just over in the 33rd minute. Just as the first half seemed destined to end goalless, Nusa delivered a perfect cross for Baumgartner, who lost his marker and headed home at the far post to give Leipzig a 1-0 lead in the 45th minute.
Jean-Luc Dompé nearly levelled for Hamburg in the 71st minute, striking the outside of the net with a well-taken free-kick. Former Leipzig star Poulsen was introduced in the 76th minute to a rousing reception from the home fans, as Hamburg pushed for an equaliser. Despite creating several chances late on, the visitors couldn't find a way through Leipzig's resilient defence, with Werner's side holding on for their fifth win of the season.
The Austrian international was the difference-maker for Leipzig, scoring both goals in their 2-1 victory. Beyond his goals, Baumgartner was a constant threat in the final third and worked tirelessly throughout the match.
The midfielder finished with an impressive 322 fantasy points, the highest of any player on the pitch, and his brace took his season tally to four goals in seven matches. His performance earned him a well-deserved Player of the Match award with 41% of the votes.
Fantasy Heroes: Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig, 322 Points), Antonio Nusa (Leipzig, 275 Points), Miro Muheim (Hamburg, 270 Points)