Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats FC Augsburg 2-1 in Bundesliga Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–1
FT
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
Mar 7, 2026

RB Leipzig secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg in their Bundesliga match, demonstrating resilience and tactical prowess. Y. Diomande's goal and an unfortunate own goal by Arthur Chaves were crucial for RB Leipzig, while R. Fellhauer's early effort for Augsburg kept the match tense throughout.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeated FC Augsburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga match.
  • • R. Fellhauer scored for FC Augsburg at the 39th minute, assisted by F. Rieder.
  • • Y. Diomande equalized for RB Leipzig at the 76th minute, assisted by C. Harder.
  • • Arthur Chaves scored an own goal for RB Leipzig at the 90th minute, securing the win.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 17 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 10 B. Gruda (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (F)
  • 40 Romulo Cardoso (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 L. Zingerle
  • 9 J. Bakayoko
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 27 T. Gomis
  • 35 M. Finkgrafe
  • 39 B. Henrichs
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 11 C. Harder

FC Augsburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Dahmen (G)
  • 40 N. Banks (D)
  • 31 K. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 34 Arthur Chaves (D)
  • 19 R. Fellhauer (M)
  • 17 K. Jakic (M)
  • 4 H. Massengo (M)
  • 13 D. Giannoulis (M)
  • 32 F. Rieder (F)
  • 36 M. Komur (F)
  • 21 R. Ribeiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Labrovic
  • 3 M. Pedersen
  • 8 E. Rexhbecaj
  • 11 I. Gharbi
  • 38 M. Gregoritsch
  • 27 M. Wolf
  • 30 A. Kade
  • 37 T. Schnitzer

Timeline

  1. FC Augsburg
    21' FC Augsburg Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Komur
  2. FC Augsburg
    39' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Fellhauer · Assist: F. Rieder
  3. FC Augsburg
    46' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Komur · On: A. Kade
  4. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Nusa · On: J. Bakayoko
  5. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Gruda · On: E. Banzuzi
  6. FC Augsburg
    62' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    N. Banks

    Foul

  7. FC Augsburg
    72' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fellhauer · On: M. Wolf
  8. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ridle Baku · On: B. Henrichs
  9. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Romulo Cardoso · On: C. Harder
  10. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Diomande · Assist: C. Harder
  11. FC Augsburg
    77' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Jakic · On: E. Rexhbecaj
  12. FC Augsburg
    78' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    D. Giannoulis

    Argument

  13. FC Augsburg
    84' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Banks · On: T. Schnitzer
  14. FC Augsburg
    85' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Ribeiro · On: M. Gregoritsch
  15. RB Leipzig
    90'+5 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: T. Gomis
  16. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig Goal · Own Goal
    Arthur Chaves

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig FC Augsburg
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 16
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 552 341
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 8 5
xG 2.26 3.24
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 477 264
Shots Inside Box 13 13
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 39th-minute goal by R. Fellhauer gave FC Augsburg an early lead, which they maintained until the second half.
  • ▸ Y. Diomande's goal at the 76th minute marked a significant turning point, leveling the match and boosting RB Leipzig's morale.