Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 4-1 in Bundesliga

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
4–1
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
May 5, 2018

RB Leipzig stuns VfL Wolfsburg with a convincing 4-1 victory in a high-stakes Bundesliga encounter. The match, held on May 5, 2018, saw goals from A. Lookman, T. Werner, and J. Augustin propelling Leipzig to a commanding lead. Despite a brief Wolfsburg rally, Leipzig's tactical precision and clinical finishing ensured a comprehensive win.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig 4-1 VfL Wolfsburg
  • • A. Lookman scored twice (24', 52')
  • • T. Werner netted a goal (33')
  • • J. Augustin added a goal (63')
  • • D. Didavi scored for Wolfsburg (47')

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 32 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 3 Bernardo (D)
  • 5 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 6 I. Konaté (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 24 D. Kaiser (M)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)
  • 29 J. Augustin (F)
  • 18 A. Lookman (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 27 K. Laimer
  • 20 B. Schmitz
  • 13 S. Ilsanker
  • 17 Bruma
  • 26 N. Stierlin
  • 28 Y. Mvogo

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 5 J. Bruma (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 17 F. Uduokhai (D)
  • 2 William (D)
  • 11 D. Didavi (M)
  • 23 J. Guilavogui (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 8 R. Steffen (M)
  • 21 J. Brekalo (M)
  • 14 D. Origi (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Dimata
  • 37 E. Rexhbecaj
  • 10 Y. Mallı
  • 13 Y. Gerhardt
  • 20 M. Grün
  • 25 J. Brooks
  • 16 J. Błaszczykowski

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    24' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lookman · Assist: J. Augustin
  2. RB Leipzig
    33' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: J. Augustin
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Knoche · On: L. Dimata
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    47' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Didavi
  5. RB Leipzig
    52' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lookman · Assist: T. Werner
  6. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Augustin · Assist: D. Demme
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    66' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    D. Didavi
  8. RB Leipzig
    67' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Augustin · On: Y. Poulsen
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    68' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Didavi · On: E. Rexhbecaj
  10. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bernardo · On: Konrad Laimer
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    78' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Brekalo · On: Y. Mallı
  12. RB Leipzig
    89' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kaiser · On: B. Schmitz

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 77%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 365 398
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 275 305
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Lookman's early brace in the first half (24', 52') set the tone for RB Leipzig's dominance.
  • ▸ Wolfsburg's goal by D. Didavi at 47' provided a momentary boost, but Leipzig's response and subsequent goals sealed the victory.