Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 in DFB Pokal

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
Mar 3, 2021

RB Leipzig emerged victorious in their DFB Pokal clash against VfL Wolfsburg, securing a 2-0 win. Y. Poulsen opened the scoring in the 63rd minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from A. Sorloth. The second goal came from substitute Hwang Hee-Chan in the 88th minute, sealing RB Leipzig's progression in the tournament. Despite early yellow cards and VAR interventions, RB Leipzig controlled the game with clinical finishing.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg
  • • First Goal: Y. Poulsen (63', assist by A. Sorloth)
  • • Second Goal: Hwang Hee-Chan (88')
  • • Yellow Cards: K. Kampl (20'), D. Olmo (21'), C. Nkunku (26'), Paulo Otávio (5')
  • • Substitutions: Hwang Hee-Chan (84') for C. Nkunku, B. Henrichs (80') for D. Olmo

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 V. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 22 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 5 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (M)
  • 25 Daniel Olmo (M)
  • 14 T. Adams (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 21 J. Kluivert (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Haidara
  • 19 A. Sørloth
  • 39 B. Henrichs
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
  • 33 Josep Martínez
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 20 L. Samardžić
  • 6 I. Konaté

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 25 J. Brooks (D)
  • 6 Paulo Otávio (D)
  • 19 K. Mbabu (D)
  • 4 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 8 R. Steffen (M)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 24 X. Schlager (M)
  • 20 R. Baku (M)
  • 9 W. Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Brekalo
  • 17 M. Philipp
  • 40 João Victor
  • 21 B. Białek
  • 33 D. Ginczek
  • 23 J. Guilavogui
  • 34 M. Pongracic
  • 12 P. Pervan
  • 14 A. Mehmedi

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    5' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Paulo Otávio

    Foul

  2. RB Leipzig
    20' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kampl

    Foul

  3. RB Leipzig
    21' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    D. Olmo

    Foul

  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    24' VfL Wolfsburg Var · Goal cancelled
    K. Mbabu
  5. RB Leipzig
    26' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Nkunku

    Foul

  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    34' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Maxence Lacroix

    Foul

  7. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willi Orbán · On: A. Haidara
  8. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kluivert · On: A. Sorloth
  9. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: A. Sorloth
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    71' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Steffen · On: J. Brekalo
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    72' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ridle Baku · On: M. Philipp
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    72' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: João Victor
  13. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Olmo · On: B. Henrichs
  14. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: E. Forsberg
  15. RB Leipzig
    84' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: Hwang Hee-Chan
  16. VfL Wolfsburg
    85' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: X. Schlager · On: B. Bialek
  17. RB Leipzig
    88' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Hwang Hee-Chan

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 73%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 511 391
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 393 285
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Sorloth's precise pass leading to Y. Poulsen's opening goal in the 63rd minute shifted the momentum in RB Leipzig's favor.
  • ▸ The introduction of Hwang Hee-Chan in the 84th minute resulted in a decisive second goal, effectively ending VfL Wolfsburg's hopes of a comeback.