Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Hamburger SV 2-1 in Bundesliga Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–1
FT
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Oct 18, 2025

In an intense encounter at the Red Bull Arena, RB Leipzig emerged victorious against Hamburger SV by a score of 2-1. C. Baumgartner's brace helped secure the win for RB Leipzig, while A. Lokonga netted a consolation goal for Hamburger SV.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeated Hamburger SV with a score of 2-1.
  • • C. Baumgartner scored both goals (45', 50') for RB Leipzig.
  • • A. Lokonga replied for Hamburger SV at 48'.
  • • Nicolás Capaldo and C. Baumgartner were shown yellow cards in the first half.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulacsi (G)
  • 17 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 20 A. Ouedraogo (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 9 J. Bakayoko (F)
  • 40 Romulo Cardoso (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 24 X. Schlager
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 49 Y. Diomande
  • 27 T. Gomis
  • 11 C. Harder

Hamburger SV

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Heuer Fernandes (G)
  • 24 N. Capaldo (D)
  • 44 L. Vuskovic (D)
  • 8 D. Elfadli (D)
  • 2 W. Mikelbrencis (M)
  • 6 A. S. Lokonga (M)
  • 21 N. Remberg (M)
  • 28 M. Muheim (M)
  • 14 R. Philippe (F)
  • 11 R. Konigsdorffer (F)
  • 7 J. Dompe (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 D. Peretz
  • 13 G. Ramos
  • 25 J. Torunarigha
  • 10 I. Pherai
  • 23 J. Meffert
  • 9 R. Glatzel
  • 15 Y. Poulsen
  • 38 A. Rossing-Lelesiit
  • 45 F. Balde

Timeline

  1. Hamburger SV
    18' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolás Capaldo

    Foul

  2. RB Leipzig
    43' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baumgartner

    Foul

  3. RB Leipzig
    45' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: A. Nusa
  4. Hamburger SV
    48' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lokonga · Assist: Miro Muheim
  5. RB Leipzig
    50' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: Romulo Cardoso
  6. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bakayoko · On: E. Banzuzi
  7. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ouedraogo · On: Y. Diomande
  8. Hamburger SV
    76' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lokonga · On: I. Pherai
  9. Hamburger SV
    76' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Konigsdorffer · On: Y. Poulsen
  10. RB Leipzig
    78' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: X. Schlager
  11. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Diomande

    Argument

  12. Hamburger SV
    84' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Mikelbrencis · On: F. Balde
  13. Hamburger SV
    90'+1 Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nicolás Capaldo · On: Guilherme Ramos
  14. RB Leipzig
    90'+5 RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Harder

    Time wasting

  15. Hamburger SV
    90' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Philippe · On: R. Glatzel

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Hamburger SV
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 468 518
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.06 1.53
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 393 446
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted when C. Baumgartner opened the scoring for RB Leipzig just before halftime (45'). This early goal gave RB Leipzig a significant boost.
  • ▸ RB Leipzig's quick response in the 50th minute with another goal from Baumgartner solidified their lead, providing them with a strong psychological advantage over Hamburger SV.