Match report

RB Leipzig Secures DFB Pokal Victory Against SV Babelsberg 03 1-0

SV Babelsberg 03
SV Babelsberg 03
0–1
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Oct 26, 2021

In a tight encounter, RB Leipzig secured a 1-0 victory over SV Babelsberg 03 in the DFB Pokal. The decisive goal came in the 45th minute when D. Szoboszlai netted a well-executed strike, assisted by Y. Poulsen. SV Babelsberg 03 struggled to find the back of the net despite receiving three yellow cards and making several substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • SV Babelsberg 03 vs RB Leipzig: 0-1 final score
  • • D. Szoboszlai scored the only goal at 45 minutes
  • • Y. Poulsen provided the assist for the winning goal
  • • SV Babelsberg 03 received three yellow cards: Jake-Robert Wilton, Emir Can Gencel, and Daniel Frahn
  • • RB Leipzig made several substitutions, including Andre Silva, M. Simakan, and I. Moriba

Lineups

SV Babelsberg 03

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Theißen (G)
  • 3 M. Hoffmann (D)
  • 30 P. Lela (D)
  • 5 J. Wilton (D)
  • 11 T. Schmidt (F)
  • 18 D. Danko (M)
  • 19 M. Rausch (M)
  • 8 E. Gencel (M)
  • 6 P. Wegener (D)
  • 32 D. Frahn (F)
  • 33 R. Müller (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 N. Jürgens
  • 9 F. Zille
  • 21 S. Reimann
  • 28 M. Flügel
  • 7 J. Moravec
  • 22 J. Sietan
  • 17 M. Kastrati
  • 24 M. Härtel
  • 20 F. Pilger

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 31 Josep Martínez (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (D)
  • 3 Angeliño (D)
  • 2 M. Simakan (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 14 T. Adams (M)
  • 17 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 33 André Silva (F)
  • 38 Hugo Novoa (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 C. Nkunku
  • 32 J. Gvardiol
  • 26 Ilaix Moriba
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 35 S. Bonnah
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 37 S. Raebiger
  • 13 P. Tschauner
  • 8 A. Haïdara

Timeline

  1. SV Babelsberg 03
    42' SV Babelsberg 03 Card · Yellow Card
    Jake-Robert Wilton

    Foul

  2. RB Leipzig
    45' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Szoboszlai · Assist: Y. Poulsen
  3. SV Babelsberg 03
    49' SV Babelsberg 03 Card · Yellow Card
    Emir Can Gencel

    Foul

  4. SV Babelsberg 03
    56' SV Babelsberg 03 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rausch · On: N. Jürgens
  5. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andre Silva · On: C. Nkunku
  6. SV Babelsberg 03
    74' SV Babelsberg 03 Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Frahn

    Argument

  7. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Simakan · On: J. Gvardiol
  8. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Szoboszlai · On: I. Moriba
  9. SV Babelsberg 03
    81' SV Babelsberg 03 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Schmidt · On: F. Zille
  10. RB Leipzig
    90'+2 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Novoa Ramos · On: E. Forsberg

Match Stats

Stat SV Babelsberg 03 RB Leipzig
Fouls 15 7
Pass Accuracy 52% 80%
Offsides 4 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 2 24
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 212 607
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 0 8
Shots off Target 1 10
Possession 27% 73%
Accurate Passes 111 483
Shots Inside Box 2 19
Saves 7 0
Shots Outside Box 0 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of RB Leipzig with D. Szoboszlai's goal in the 45th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
  • ▸ RB Leipzig's strategic substitutions, such as Andre Silva and I. Moriba, helped maintain control and secure the victory.