Bundesliga: Nkunku's hat-trick powers Leipzig to 6-0 rout of Frankfurt

RB Leipzig crushed Eintracht Frankfurt (6-0) on Saturday in the 5th round of the Bundesliga, powered by a hat-trick from Christopher Nkunku. Ninth before the match, Leipzig inflicted a heavy defeat on the 12th-placed side, according to Foot Mercato and Maxifoot. L'Équipe and n-tv also mention a hat-trick from the French striker in one half. The score at the break was already 4-0, reports Transfermarkt.

A hat-trick in one half

Christopher Nkunku scored three goals in a single half, as L'Équipe and n-tv detail. Transfermarkt speaks of a "lupenreiner Hattrick," meaning a perfect hat-trick, without a penalty or free kick. This offensive showcase allowed Leipzig to free themselves after a disappointing start to the league season, the German site stresses.

A win for Demichelis

This emphatic victory brings comfort to coach Martín Demichelis, whose team had started poorly in the Bundesliga. Foot Mercato notes that Demichelis's players opened the scoring within less than a minute. The 6-0 success allows Leipzig to move forward again, according to Transfermarkt, which mentions the end of the frustration linked to the poor start.

A rout for Frankfurt

For Frankfurt, the defeat is harsh. n-tv speaks of a "furchtbar untergehen", a terrible rout for Eintracht. Maxifoot mentions a "truly heavy beating". Both outlets agree on Leipzig's overwhelming superiority, who scored four goals before the break and then two more in the second half.

RB Leipzig will move on to their next Bundesliga match, with no date specified in the sources.