Leipzig beat Cologne 4-2 in German Bundesliga

Cologne forward Anthony Modeste became the latest Bundesliga player to make a statement in solidarity with George Floyd after scoring against Leipzig on Monday.

Modeste’s goal wasn’t enough for Cologne, which lost at home to Leipzig 4-2.

It was the first Bundesliga match played in June for 25 years, delayed from its original scheduled date in mid-April due to the league’s coronavirus-induced break.

Cologne has claimed just two points from the five games it has played without supporters.

Fans are banned from Bundesliga stadiums for the rest of the season to reduce the risk of another virus outbreak.

Cologne was supported only by stuffed toys left by loyal fans and team jerseys draped over empty seats.

Leipzig on the other hand has thrived in the absence of away supporters, wracking up nine goals in two away games since the league resumed on May 16th.

Jhon Cordoba got Cologne off to a good start in the seventh minute but had to go off with a clearly painful knee injury in the 24th, four minutes after Patrik Schick drew the visitors level.

Goals from Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner put Leipzig 3-1 up before Modeste pulled one back with a fine strike in the 55th when he made his gesture.