Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats 1. FC Köln 2-1 in Bundesliga

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1–2
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Feb 8, 2026

In an intense match at RheinEnergieStadion, RB Leipzig secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against 1. FC Köln, thanks to two goals from Christopher Baumgartner. Despite Köln's spirited response with a goal by Julian Thielmann, Leipzig held on for the victory in the Bundesliga clash.

Key Facts

  • • Christopher Baumgartner scored twice (29' and 56') for RB Leipzig.
  • • Julian Thielmann netted a consolation goal for Köln at 51'.
  • • Thielmann was shown a yellow card in the 58th minute.
  • • RB Leipzig made multiple substitutions: B. Henrichs, Romulo Cardoso, and Benjamin Gruda came on.
  • • Penalty confirmed by VAR for Köln but not converted.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (D)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 32 K. Lund (D)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 33 R. van den Berg
  • 2 J. Schmied
  • 27 F. Chavez
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 40 F. Schenten
  • 38 Y. Niang
  • 30 M. Bulter
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulacsi (G)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 10 B. Gruda (M)
  • 24 X. Schlager (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (F)
  • 40 Romulo Cardoso (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 35 M. Finkgrafe
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 17 R. Baku
  • 9 J. Bakayoko
  • 11 C. Harder
  • 27 T. Gomis

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    29' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: D. Raum
  2. 1. FC Köln
    51' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Thielmann · Assist: I. Johannesson
  3. RB Leipzig
    56' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: X. Schlager
  4. 1. FC Köln
    58' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Thielmann

    Foul

  5. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: Ridle Baku
  6. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Romulo Cardoso · On: C. Harder
  7. 1. FC Köln
    68' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: M. Bulter
  8. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baumgartner

    Foul

  9. 1. FC Köln
    78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kristoffer Lund · On: L. Waldschmidt
  10. 1. FC Köln
    80' 1. FC Köln Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Thielmann
  11. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Gruda · On: E. Banzuzi
  12. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: T. Gomis
  13. RB Leipzig
    90'+1 RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    E. Banzuzi

    Time wasting

  14. RB Leipzig
    90'+6 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Nusa · On: M. Finkgrafe
  15. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: F. Chavez
  16. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ache · On: F. Schenten

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln RB Leipzig
Fouls 7 13
Pass Accuracy 73% 82%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 19
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 341 431
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 3 8
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 1.05 1.99
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 249 352
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Christopher Baumgartner's early goal in the 29th minute set the tone for RB Leipzig's victory over 1. FC Köln.
  • ▸ Julian Thielmann's goal at 51' brought 1. FC Köln level, but Christopher Baumgartner struck again just five minutes later to restore Leipzig's lead.