Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
0–1
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Sep 27, 2025

In a tightly contested encounter at the Volkswagen Arena, RB Leipzig emerged victorious against VfL Wolfsburg, winning by a single goal. The visitors took the lead in the eighth minute when J. Bakayoko netted after receiving an assist from Romulo Cardoso. Despite multiple changes and several yellow cards issued during the match, Wolfsburg struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to break through Leipzig's robust defense.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in a Bundesliga game.
  • • J. Bakayoko scored the only goal for RB Leipzig at minute 8.
  • • Romulo Cardoso provided the assist to Bakayoko.
  • • VfL Wolfsburg had three yellow cards throughout the match, with Maximilian Arnold receiving one.
  • • RB Leipzig also received two yellow cards, issued to Y. Diomande and Willi Orban.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 2 K. Fischer (D)
  • 15 M. Jenz (D)
  • 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 21 J. Maehle (D)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 5 Vini Souza (M)
  • 9 M. Amoura (M)
  • 32 M. Svanberg (M)
  • 39 P. Wimmer (M)
  • 23 J. Wind (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Muller
  • 26 S. Kumbedi
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt
  • 25 A. Zehnter
  • 24 C. Eriksen
  • 10 L. Majer
  • 8 B. Dardai
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic
  • 11 A. Daghim

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)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 9 J. Bakayoko (F)
  • 40 Romulo Cardoso (F)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 7 A. Nusa
  • 11 C. Harder
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 36 T. Werner
  • 44 K. Kampl

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    8' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bakayoko · Assist: Romulo Cardoso
  2. RB Leipzig
    24' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Diomande
  3. RB Leipzig
    45' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Willi Orbán

    Foul

  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: A. Daghim
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    58' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Arnold

    Foul

  6. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ouedraogo · On: E. Banzuzi
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    70' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Svanberg · On: C. Eriksen
  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    70' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Wind · On: D. Pejcinovic
  9. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: A. Nusa
  10. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Romulo Cardoso · On: C. Harder
  11. RB Leipzig
    88' RB Leipzig Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Bakayoko
  12. RB Leipzig
    90'+3 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: T. Werner
  13. RB Leipzig
    90'+3 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bakayoko · On: K. Kampl
  14. VfL Wolfsburg
    90' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Konstantinos Koulierakis

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg RB Leipzig
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 20
Corners 6 11
Total Passes 447 435
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 9 8
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 3.05 2.41
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 367 358
Shots Inside Box 17 10
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Bakayoko's early goal in the 8th minute set the tone for RB Leipzig's defensive strategy.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like A. Ouedraogo and M. Svanberg helped stabilize both teams' formations, but did not significantly alter the match outcome.