Match report
RB Leipzig Secures Victory Over SC Freiburg In Bundesliga Clash
RB Leipzig
2–0
FT
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
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14' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardY. SuzukiFoul
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52' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardP. TreuHandball
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53' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalWilli Orbán · Assist: D. Raum -
55' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Suzuki · On: V. Grifo -
56' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalRomulo Cardoso -
60' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Gomis · On: Y. Diomande -
60' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Ouedraogo · On: A. Nusa -
65' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Treu · On: J. Beste -
65' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Holer · On: I. Matanovic -
74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3Off: Romulo Cardoso · On: C. Harder -
77' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardJ. BesteFoul
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85' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Gunter · On: Jordy Makengo -
85' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Osterhage · On: D. Scherhant -
88' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Baumgartner · On: E. Bitshiabu -
88' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Lukeba · On: E. Banzuzi -
90'+6 SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardM. EggesteinFoul
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.