RB Leipzig vs. Darmstadt - News - March 09, 2024 | FOX Sports

Christoph Baumgartner - Goal off bench Baumgartner scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Baumgartner has his first goal of 2024. Ideally for him, his latest log will have ideally improved his stock for future opportunities, which have been sparse since February. But even with a limited role for most of this season, Baumgartner has four goals across the 2023-24 Bundesliga.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Eight shots, four on goal Openda registered eight shots (four on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact While unable to record a goal Saturday, Openda's latest log was put in with a lot of effort, as the striker's eight shots (four on goal) marked his highest since December. Despite no goals across his last two starts, Openda is expected to get back to scoring relatively quickly, even if he cannot replicate going five consecutive appearances with a goal.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Great despite no goal or assist Simons registered four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Simons, who logged a goal and an assist across his previous three Bundesliga appearances, mostly compensated for his non-involvement in Leipzig's two goals with his effort in other categories. Simons led the team in created chances and crossed the ball more times Saturday than he did across any of his previous appearances since mid-January. In terms of shots, he has attempted at least four during three of his last six appearances.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Records assist Schlager assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Schlager has been on quite a roll as of late, with two assists across his last four Bundesliga appearances. Across the 2023-24 Bundesliga, Schlager now has four assists, his highest tally in the category since the 2020-21 Bundesliga.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Simakan - Suffers late injury Simakan recorded three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over SV Darmstadt 98. He was injured and subbed out in the 8...

Impact Simakan suffered the injury just a few minutes before the game's second half went into extra time. He will have less than a week to recover before Leipzig's team is scheduled to play at Koln on Friday. Even if Simakan turns out fine by then, chances are high Benjamin Henrichs returns to his starting spot at right-back, where he did not start Saturday after a mid-week Champions League game against Real Madrid.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Four-save clean sheet Gulacsi made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact For the first time in the 2023-24 Bundesliga, Gulacsi saved more than three shots. He has been in great form since Leipzig's team promoted him to being its primary goalkeeper. As of Saturday, Gulacsi has three clean sheets across his last five Bundesliga appearances.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Fins bench against Leipzig Honsak (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Hosak is making his return to the team sheet Saturday, ending an eight-match absence due to a calf injury. The forward should be expected to remain on the bench for most of the club's matches moving forward, as he has only appeared 13 times all season, notching six starts in those games.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE