Match report

SC Freiburg Defeats RB Leipzig 4-1 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
4–1
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
May 16, 2026

SC Freiburg dominated RB Leipzig, securing a convincing 4-1 victory in a high-intensity Bundesliga clash. Early goals by J. Beste and I. Matanovic set the tone, despite A. Ouedraogo's quick reply for RB Leipzig. Matthias Ginter and D. Scherhant later sealed the win for Freiburg, while Leipzig struggled to find a comeback despite several substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • SC Freiburg 4-1 RB Leipzig
  • • Goals by J. Beste (24'), I. Matanovic (26'), Matthias Ginter (47'), and D. Scherhant (75')
  • • A. Ouedraogo scored for RB Leipzig (33')
  • • RB Leipzig suffered a yellow card for C. Baumgartner (77')

Lineups

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Noah Atubolu (G)
  • 29 Philipp Treu (D)
  • 28 Matthias Ginter (D)
  • 3 Philipp Lienhart (D)
  • 33 Jordy Makengo (D)
  • 8 Maximilian Eggestein (M)
  • 27 Nicolas Höfler (M)
  • 19 Jan-Niklas Beste (M)
  • 44 Johan Manzambi (M)
  • 7 Derry Scherhant (M)
  • 31 Igor Matanović (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Florian Müller
  • 17 Lukas Kübler
  • 43 Bruno Ogbus
  • 30 Christian Günter
  • 5 Anthony Jung
  • 32 Vincenzo Grifo
  • 22 Cyriaque Irié
  • 9 Lucas Höler
  • 26 Maximilian Philipp

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Péter Gulácsi (G)
  • 39 Benjamin Henrichs (D)
  • 4 Willi Orbán (D)
  • 23 Castello Lukeba (D)
  • 35 Max Finkgräfe (D)
  • 20 Assan Ouédraogo (M)
  • 13 Nicolas Seiwald (M)
  • 14 Christoph Baumgartner (M)
  • 10 Brajan Gruda (F)
  • 11 Conrad Harder (F)
  • 49 Yan Diomande (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Maarten Vandevoordt
  • 17 Ridle Baku
  • 5 El Chadaille Bitshiabu
  • 24 Xaver Schlager
  • 27 Tidiam Gomis
  • 6 Ezechiel Banzuzi
  • 9 Johan Bakayoko
  • 7 Antonio Nusa
  • 40 Rômulo

Timeline

  1. SC Freiburg
    24' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beste
  2. SC Freiburg
    26' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Matanovic · Assist: J. Manzambi
  3. RB Leipzig
    33' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ouedraogo · Assist: Y. Diomande
  4. SC Freiburg
    47' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthias Ginter · Assist: Jordy Makengo
  5. SC Freiburg
    60' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Beste · On: V. Grifo
  6. SC Freiburg
    60' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Hofler · On: L. Kubler
  7. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: Ridle Baku
  8. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Gruda · On: A. Nusa
  9. SC Freiburg
    72' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthias Ginter · On: B. Ogbus
  10. SC Freiburg
    72' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Manzambi · On: L. Holer
  11. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Seiwald · On: T. Gomis
  12. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Harder · On: Romulo Cardoso
  13. SC Freiburg
    75' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Scherhant · Assist: I. Matanovic
  14. RB Leipzig
    77' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baumgartner
  15. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: J. Bakayoko
  16. SC Freiburg
    88' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Matanovic · On: M. Philipp

Match Stats

Stat SC Freiburg RB Leipzig
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 81% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 338 481
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.53 0.99
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented -1.82 -1.82
Accurate Passes 275 423
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ SC Freiburg took an early lead with two goals in two minutes, scored by J. Beste and I. Matanovic, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Despite A. Ouedraogo's goal for RB Leipzig, Freiburg maintained their momentum, with Matthias Ginter and D. Scherhant extending the lead to 4-1.