Match report

RB Leipzig Secures Victory Over SC Freiburg In Bundesliga Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–0
FT
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Jan 14, 2026

In an emphatic display of skill and determination, RB Leipzig emerged victorious over SC Freiburg with a convincing 2-0 win in their latest Bundesliga encounter. Willi Orban and Romulo Cardoso both scored crucial goals to secure the victory for Leipzig, while Freiburg struggled to find their rhythm after conceding early on.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeated SC Freiburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga match.
  • • Willi Orban scored the opening goal at minute 53, assisted by D. Raum.
  • • Romulo Cardoso added a second goal for RB Leipzig just one minute later.
  • • SC Freiburg received multiple yellow cards throughout the game.

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)
  • 24 X. Schlager (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 27 T. Gomis (F)
  • 40 Romulo Cardoso (F)
  • 20 A. Ouedraogo (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 35 M. Finkgrafe
  • 19 K. Nedeljkovic
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 49 Y. Diomande
  • 11 C. Harder
  • 7 A. Nusa

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Atubolu (G)
  • 17 L. Kubler (D)
  • 43 B. Ogbus (D)
  • 5 A. Jung (D)
  • 30 C. Gunter (D)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 6 P. Osterhage (M)
  • 29 P. Treu (M)
  • 14 Y. Suzuki (M)
  • 44 J. Manzambi (M)
  • 9 L. Holer (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Muller
  • 33 J. Makengo
  • 19 J. Beste
  • 27 N. Hofler
  • 32 V. Grifo
  • 7 D. Scherhant
  • 20 J. Adamu
  • 31 I. Matanovic

Timeline

  1. SC Freiburg
    14' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Suzuki

    Foul

  2. SC Freiburg
    52' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Treu

    Handball

  3. RB Leipzig
    53' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Willi Orbán · Assist: D. Raum
  4. SC Freiburg
    55' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Suzuki · On: V. Grifo
  5. RB Leipzig
    56' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Romulo Cardoso
  6. RB Leipzig
    60' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Gomis · On: Y. Diomande
  7. RB Leipzig
    60' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ouedraogo · On: A. Nusa
  8. SC Freiburg
    65' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Treu · On: J. Beste
  9. SC Freiburg
    65' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Holer · On: I. Matanovic
  10. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Romulo Cardoso · On: C. Harder
  11. SC Freiburg
    77' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Beste

    Foul

  12. SC Freiburg
    85' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Gunter · On: Jordy Makengo
  13. SC Freiburg
    85' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Osterhage · On: D. Scherhant
  14. RB Leipzig
    88' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: E. Bitshiabu
  15. RB Leipzig
    88' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Lukeba · On: E. Banzuzi
  16. SC Freiburg
    90'+6 SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Eggestein

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig SC Freiburg
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 88% 76%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 3
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 552 313
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 7 1
xG 2.48 0.17
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 487 237
Shots Inside Box 19 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 2 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Willi Orban's goal at the 53rd minute shifted momentum in favor of RB Leipzig, breaking SC Freiburg’s defensive resolve.
  • ▸ Romulo Cardoso's quick response with a second goal just one minute later solidified Leipzig's control over the game and left Freiburg reeling.