Match report

Magdeburg Defeats Nürnberg 3-0 in Thrilling Bundesliga Match

1. FC Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg
3–0
FT
1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
Nov 29, 2025

1. FC Magdeburg emerged victorious over 1. FC Nürnberg with a dominant 3-0 win in a thrilling encounter at the Magdeburger Stadion. The hosts capitalized on their numerical advantage after Rafael Lubach was sent off for Nürnberg, ensuring a comfortable victory and enhancing their position in the 2. Bundesliga table.

Key Facts

  • • Mateusz Żukowski scored at 73 minutes
  • • Rafael Lubach received two yellow cards leading to a red card at 76 minutes
  • • Marcus Mathisen and Barış Atik were also shown yellow cards for Magdeburg
  • • M. Breunig sealed the win with another goal in injury time

Lineups

1. FC Magdeburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Reimann (G)
  • 27 P. Hercher (D)
  • 16 M. Mathisen (D)
  • 5 T. Muller (D)
  • 17 A. Nollenberger (M)
  • 25 S. Gnaka (M)
  • 21 F. Michel (M)
  • 19 L. Musonda (M)
  • 8 L. Ulrich (F)
  • 23 B. Atik (F)
  • 22 M. Zukowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 N. Kruth
  • 34 T. Chahed
  • 28 M. Geschwill
  • 7 H. Bockhorn
  • 3 A. Hoti
  • 29 R. Ghrieb
  • 10 N. Pesch
  • 6 D. Stalmach
  • 9 M. Breunig

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Reichert (G)
  • 32 T. Janisch (D)
  • 4 F. Gruber (D)
  • 24 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 21 B. Yilmaz (D)
  • 10 J. Justvan (M)
  • 25 F. O. Becker (M)
  • 20 P. Demba (M)
  • 18 R. Lubach (M)
  • 23 M. A. Zoma (M)
  • 11 A. Stepanov (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 C. Mathenia
  • 15 T. Drexler
  • 31 R. Knoche
  • 41 E. Porstner
  • 44 O. Karafiat
  • 5 T. Baack
  • 9 S. Telalovic
  • 33 A. Grimaldi
  • 39 P. Scobel

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Magdeburg
    13' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    S. Gnaka

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Nürnberg
    32' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Berkay Yılmaz

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Nürnberg
    72' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Lubach

    Foul

  4. 1. FC Magdeburg
    73' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Mateusz Żukowski · Assist: Barış Atik
  5. 1. FC Nürnberg
    76' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Lubach

    Foul

  6. 1. FC Nürnberg
    76' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Red Card
    Rafael Lubach

    Foul

  7. 1. FC Magdeburg
    85' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    Marcus Mathisen

    Foul

  8. 1. FC Nürnberg
    87' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. A. Zoma · On: S. Telalovic
  9. 1. FC Nürnberg
    87' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Stepanov · On: A. Grimaldi
  10. 1. FC Magdeburg
    90'+16 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lubambo Musonda · On: H. Bockhorn
  11. 1. FC Magdeburg
    90'+16 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Hercher · On: R. Ghrieb
  12. 1. FC Nürnberg
    90'+16 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Justvan · On: R. Knoche
  13. 1. FC Nürnberg
    90'+16 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Berkay Yılmaz · On: E. Porstner
  14. 1. FC Nürnberg
    90'+16 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Demba · On: P. Scobel
  15. 1. FC Magdeburg
    90'+19 1. FC Magdeburg Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Breunig
  16. 1. FC Magdeburg
    90' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    Barış Atik

    Argument

  17. 1. FC Magdeburg
    90' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Breunig · Assist: A. Nollenberger

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Magdeburg 1. FC Nürnberg
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 84% 77%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 473 333
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 1.81 0.63
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 397 256
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafael Lubach's red card at 76 minutes shifted the momentum heavily in favor of Magdeburg, allowing them to control play and score more goals.
  • ▸ The second goal by M. Breunig in injury time confirmed Magdeburg's dominance and sealed their victory over Nürnberg.