Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats VfL Bochum 4-0 in DFB Pokal

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
4–0
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Feb 3, 2021

RB Leipzig secured a commanding 4-0 victory over VfL Bochum in the DFB Pokal, demonstrating their dominance throughout the match. Goals from A. Haidara, M. Sabitzer, and Y. Poulsen (2) ensured Leipzig's progression in the competition. Bochum struggled to contain Leipzig's attacking prowess and accumulated several yellow cards, indicating frustration and the intensity of the game.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeated VfL Bochum 4-0 in the DFB Pokal.
  • • A. Haidara scored the first goal in the 10th minute, assisted by M. Sabitzer.
  • • M. Sabitzer converted a penalty in the 45+1 minute.
  • • Y. Poulsen scored two goals in the 66th and 75th minutes, with assists from D. Olmo and Angelino.
  • • VfL Bochum received multiple yellow cards throughout the match, indicating intense fouling.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 4 V. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 7 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 14 T. Adams (M)
  • 8 A. Haidara (M)
  • 20 L. Samardžić (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
  • 25 Daniel Olmo
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 47 J. Wosz
  • 19 A. Sørloth
  • 33 Josep Martínez
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 5 D. Upamecano
  • 13 P. Tschauner

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 P. Drewes (G)
  • 2 C. Gamboa (D)
  • 3 Danilo Soares (D)
  • 5 S. Decarli (D)
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
  • 8 A. Losilla (M)
  • 21 G. Holtmann (M)
  • 10 T. Eisfeld (M)
  • 27 M. Pantović (M)
  • 35 S. Ganvoula (F)
  • 4 E. Mašović (M)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Chibsah
  • 9 S. Zoller
  • 32 R. Zulj
  • 11 H. Bockhorn
  • 15 S. Novothny
  • 29 M. Leitsch
  • 14 T. Weilandt
  • 28 L. Hartwig
  • 34 P. Grave

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    10' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Haidara · Assist: M. Sabitzer
  2. VfL Bochum
    24' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    E. Masovic

    Foul

  3. RB Leipzig
    45'+1 RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    M. Sabitzer
  4. VfL Bochum
    45' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Drewes

    Foul

  5. VfL Bochum
    46' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Masovic · On: R. Chibsah
  6. RB Leipzig
    60' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Angelino

    Foul

  7. VfL Bochum
    61' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pantović · On: S. Zoller
  8. VfL Bochum
    61' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Eisfeld · On: R. Žulj
  9. VfL Bochum
    61' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: H. Bockhorn
  10. VfL Bochum
    63' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Danilo Soares

    Foul

  11. RB Leipzig
    65' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: D. Olmo
  12. RB Leipzig
    65' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Klostermann · On: N. Mukiele
  13. RB Leipzig
    66' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: D. Olmo
  14. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: J. Wosz
  15. RB Leipzig
    75' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: Angelino
  16. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: A. Sorloth
  17. VfL Bochum
    86' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Ganvoula · On: S. Novothny
  18. VfL Bochum
    87' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    R. Chibsah

    Foul

  19. RB Leipzig
    88' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Hwang Hee-Chan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig VfL Bochum
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 4 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 2
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 504 403
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 6 0
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 418 318
Shots Inside Box 13 0
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Haidara set the tone for RB Leipzig, putting immediate pressure on Bochum.
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by M. Sabitzer just before halftime solidified Leipzig's lead, significantly impacting Bochum's morale.
  • ▸ Y. Poulsen's double strike in the second half sealed the victory for Leipzig, leaving Bochum with no chance of recovery.