

With a 4-3 loss against lowly Hoffenheim on Saturday, RB Leipzig lost further distance to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich and fell below Eintracht Frankfurt to claim second place. Three days ago, Leipzig was tied with Bayern on points; now, they are eight points behind the league leaders after losing two games and drawing one. In an incredible debut for new manager Christian Ilzer, Hoffenheim rallied from a goal down to tie the score three times and take the lead with four minutes left.
Adam Hlozek of Hoffenheim scored a brace, Tom Bischof added a deft free kick, and Jacob Bruun Larsen provided the game-winning goal in the 86th minute of the game. Prior to Saturday's loss, the eastern German squad had only let up five goals during the Bundesliga league season.