This archive report was first published on 25 May 2020.
On May 24, 2020, RB Leipzig's Timo Werner scored a hat-trick as they demolished hosts Mainz 5-0 at the Opel Arena in Mainz, Germany, 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 minute.
Marcel Sabitzer sealed the win 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 minute for his 24th goal of the season and 91st in all competitions for Leipzig, becoming 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 Nagelsmann 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," he added.
Leipzig moved back into third on 54 points, one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen and two clear of Borussia Moenchengladbach in the battle for a Champions League spot.
They also set a club record with 68 goals scored this season, more than in any other entire campaign since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 2016.
