RB Leipzig secured a comfortable 2-0 away victory over Schalke 04 in their Bundesliga encounter at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday, with Antonio Nusa scoring once and providing an assist.
Leipzig took the lead in the 37th minute when Nusa converted a penalty with a right-footed effort into the bottom-left corner after the visitors had dominated much of the first half.
Schalke struggled to contain Leipzig’s attacking pressure, managing four shots compared to the visitors’ seven before the break.
The visitors continued to dictate proceedings after the restart and doubled their advantage in the 78th minute.
Nusa turned provider, delivering a precise pass to Rômulo, who calmly finished into the bottom-right corner to seal all three points for Leipzig.
Leipzig dominated the attacking statistics, registering 18 shots, with 10 on target, compared to Schalke’s six attempts and just one effort on target.
The visitors also recorded six big chances and an expected goals figure of 3.24, significantly higher than Schalke’s 0.49.
Despite the defeat, Schalke goalkeeper Loris Karius produced an impressive individual performance, making eight saves, including seven from inside the penalty area.
His efforts prevented Leipzig from extending their lead further, while the home side’s defence made 37 clearances as they struggled to cope with the visitors’ attacking threat.
Nusa was the standout performer, finishing with a goal and an assist.
The forward also registered four shots, three of which were on target, created two big chances and completed 30 ball carries.
His influential display earned him the highest individual rating in the encounter.
The victory underlined Leipzig’s attacking superiority, as they maintained control for much of the contest and left Gelsenkirchen with a deserved three points.
