Match report

RB Leipzig Draws 2-2 with VfL Wolfsburg in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–2
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VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
May 16, 2021

RB Leipzig managed to draw 2-2 against VfL Wolfsburg in a thrilling Bundesliga match. VfL Wolfsburg took an early lead through M. Philipp, and extended their advantage before the half. RB Leipzig fought back with goals from J. Kluivert and M. Sabitzer, securing a valuable point in the competitive Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Wolfsburg led early with a goal by M. Philipp at 12 minutes, assisted by Maximilian Arnold.
  • • RB Leipzig's B. Henrichs and Ibrahima Konaté received yellow cards in the first half, followed by M. Sabitzer just before halftime.
  • • J. Kluivert scored RB Leipzig's first goal at 51 minutes, assisted by M. Sabitzer.
  • • M. Sabitzer scored a penalty for RB Leipzig at 78 minutes, equalizing the match.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Péter Gulácsi (G)
  • 16 Lukas Klostermann (D)
  • 6 Ibrahima Konaté (D)
  • 4 Willi Orbán (D)
  • 27 Konrad Laimer (M)
  • 18 Christopher Nkunku (M)
  • 7 Marcel Sabitzer (M)
  • 10 Emil Forsberg (M)
  • 39 Benjamin Henrichs (M)
  • 9 Yussuf Poulsen (F)
  • 21 Justin Kluivert (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Josep Martínez
  • 5 Dayot Upamecano
  • 22 Nordi Mukiele
  • 8 Amadou Haidara
  • 44 Kevin Kampl
  • 3 Angeliño
  • 11 Hee-Chan Hwang
  • 19 Alexander Sørloth
  • 37 Lars Sidney Raebiger

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Koen Casteels (G)
  • 19 Kevin Mbabu (D)
  • 4 Maxence Lacroix (D)
  • 25 John Brooks (D)
  • 6 Paulo Otávio (D)
  • 24 Xaver Schlager (M)
  • 27 Maximilian Arnold (M)
  • 20 Ridle Baku (M)
  • 17 Maximilian Philipp (M)
  • 31 Yannick Gerhardt (M)
  • 9 Wout Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Pavao Pervan
  • 5 Jeffrey Bruma
  • 34 Marin Pongračić
  • 15 Jérôme Roussillon
  • 39 Tim Siersleben
  • 23 Josuha Guilavogui
  • 40 Victor Sá
  • 14 Admir Mehmedi
  • 33 Daniel Ginczek

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    12' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Philipp · Assist: Maximilian Arnold
  2. RB Leipzig
    20' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    B. Henrichs

    Foul

  3. RB Leipzig
    36' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahima Konaté

    Foul

  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    45'+1 VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Philipp · Assist: Ridle Baku
  5. RB Leipzig
    45' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sabitzer

    Foul

  6. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: Angelino
  7. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: A. Haidara
  8. RB Leipzig
    51' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kluivert · Assist: M. Sabitzer
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    52' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mbabu

    Foul

  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    60' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Arnold

    Foul

  11. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ibrahima Konaté · On: D. Upamecano
  12. RB Leipzig
    70' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kluivert · On: Hwang Hee-Chan
  13. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Haidara
  14. RB Leipzig
    78' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    M. Sabitzer
  15. VfL Wolfsburg
    79' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Philipp · On: Josuha Guilavogui
  16. VfL Wolfsburg
    86' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Ridle Baku

    Foul

  17. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Forsberg · On: K. Kampl
  18. VfL Wolfsburg
    90' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ridle Baku · On: J. Roussillon

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 67%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 519 287
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 411 193
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Philipp's early goal and subsequent second-half strike gave VfL Wolfsburg a commanding lead, only to see RB Leipzig mount a spirited comeback.
  • ▸ RB Leipzig's equalizer through M. Sabitzer's penalty in the second half brought a dramatic conclusion to the match, securing a hard-fought point for the hosts.