Written by : Jose Alvarado Sandoval ( DJ Malanga )
Timo Werner scored a hat-trick as RB Leipzig demolished hosts Mainz 5 - 0, on Sunday (May 24) to reclaim third place in the Bundesliga with an emphatic victory after three straight draws.
Germany international Werner, a target for several top European clubs this summer, opened his account in the 11th minute and Yussuf Poulsen nodded in the second goal in the 23rd.
Marcel Sabitzer killed off the game before the break, flicking in from close range as Mainz collapsed.
Werner scored again three minutes after the restart and the 24-year-old forward chipped the ball over keeper Florian Mueller in the 75th for his 24th goal of the season and 91st in all competitions for Leipzig to become their all-time top scorer.
Timo Werner has developed a very good sense not to move only on the wings but to go over to the 10 position, said Leipzig coach Julian Engelsmann of his striker’s work in a more central attacking role.
“Coupled with his speed, that makes him a more versatile player and makes it harder for his opponents to control him.”
Leipzig, who crushed Mainz 8-0 earlier in the season with Werner grabbing another hat-trick, moved back into third on 54 points, one place ahead of Bayer Leverkusen and two clear of Borussia Monchengladbach.
They have the upper hand in the battle for a Champions League spot.
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