Match report

RB Leipzig 2–2 Bayern Munich: Thrilling DFB Pokal Clash Ends in Draw

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–2
PEN
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Oct 25, 2017

RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich played out a thrilling 2–2 draw in the DFB Pokal quarter-final clash. Despite going down to ten men early in the second half, RB Leipzig showed great resilience to secure the draw against the defending champions. Key goals from Emil Forsberg and Thiago Alcântara highlighted the match, while Naby Keita's red card was a pivotal moment in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: RB Leipzig 2–2 Bayern Munich
  • • Naby Keita received a red card in the 53rd minute
  • • Emil Forsberg scored a penalty for RB Leipzig in the 68th minute
  • • Thiago Alcântara equalized for Bayern Munich in the 73rd minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made, including Thiago Alcântara being substituted in the 101st minute

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 32 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 3 Bernardo (D)
  • 5 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 7 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 8 N. Keïta (M)
  • 10 E. Forsberg (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 29 J. Augustin (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 D. Demme
  • 11 T. Werner
  • 27 K. Laimer
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 6 I. Konaté
  • 24 D. Kaiser
  • 28 Y. Mvogo

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 S. Ulreich (G)
  • 17 J. Boateng (D)
  • 5 M. Hummels (D)
  • 27 D. Alaba (D)
  • 10 A. Robben (M)
  • 23 A. Vidal (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
  • 24 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 32 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
  • 29 K. Coman (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 S. Rudy
  • 8 Javi Martínez
  • 13 Rafinha
  • 28 O. Wriedt
  • 4 N. Süle
  • 22 T. Starke
  • 34 M. Friedl

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    22' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Boateng
  2. Bayern Munich
    35' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Vidal
  3. RB Leipzig
    45' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Keita
  4. RB Leipzig
    53' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Keita
  5. RB Leipzig
    53' RB Leipzig Card · Red Card
    N. Keita
  6. Bayern Munich
    57' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Vidal · On: S. Rudy
  7. Bayern Munich
    60' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Coman · On: Javi Martínez
  8. RB Leipzig
    68' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    E. Forsberg
  9. Bayern Munich
    73' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    Thiago Alcântara · Assist: J. Boateng
  10. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: T. Werner
  11. Bayern Munich
    86' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kimmich
  12. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: Rafinha
  13. Bayern Munich
    95' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Alcântara
  14. Bayern Munich
    101' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: K. Wriedt
  15. RB Leipzig
    102' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: Konrad Laimer
  16. RB Leipzig
    109' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Forsberg · On: L. Klostermann

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Bayern Munich
Fouls 16 29
Pass Accuracy 75% 87%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 25
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 400 787
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 1 10
Shots on Target 5 8
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 298 682
Shots Inside Box 5 18
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Naby Keita's red card in the 53rd minute shifted momentum towards Bayern Munich, but RB Leipzig maintained their composure
  • ▸ Emil Forsberg's penalty in the 68th minute gave RB Leipzig the lead, but Thiago Alcântara's equalizer in the 73rd minute set the stage for a tense finale