Match report
RB Leipzig Draws 2-2 with VfL Wolfsburg in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash
RB Leipzig
2–2
FT
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
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12' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal GoalM. Philipp · Assist: Maximilian Arnold -
20' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardB. HenrichsFoul
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36' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardIbrahima KonatéFoul
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45'+1 VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal GoalM. Philipp · Assist: Ridle Baku -
45' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardM. SabitzerFoul
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46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Henrichs · On: Angelino -
46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2Off: Konrad Laimer · On: A. Haidara -
51' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kluivert · Assist: M. Sabitzer -
52' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardK. MbabuFoul
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60' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardMaximilian ArnoldFoul
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63' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3Off: Ibrahima Konaté · On: D. Upamecano -
70' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kluivert · On: Hwang Hee-Chan -
76' RB Leipzig Var · Goal cancelledA. Haidara -
78' RB Leipzig Goal · PenaltyM. Sabitzer -
79' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Philipp · On: Josuha Guilavogui -
86' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardRidle BakuFoul
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87' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Forsberg · On: K. Kampl -
90' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2Off: 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.