RB Leipzig suffered a surprising home defeat against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday afternoon. Mainz's winter signings, Nadiem Amiri and Silas, put RB Leipzig under pressure.

What happened?

The game started with an injury to Benedict Hollerbach, who suffered an Achilles tendon injury. Despite this setback, the visitors showed a strong performance and were able to take the lead through goals from Nadiem Amiri and Silas.

Why is this important for RB Leipzig?

The defeat against Mainz is a setback for RB Leipzig, which is further away from the top spots in the table. Ole Werner's team must now focus on the next game and try to regain momentum.

What's next?

RB Leipzig is currently in 3rd place in the Bundesliga, 24 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games. The next game will be on Sunday against Freiburg.

DateLeague StandingPointsWinsLosses
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