Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Hannover 96 4-0 (DFB Pokal)

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
0–4
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Mar 2, 2022

In an emphatic performance at the HDI Arena, RB Leipzig crushed Hannover 96 by a score of 4-0 in the DFB Pokal. Christopher Nkunku was instrumental with two early goals, followed by Konrad Laimer and Andre Silva adding to the lead later on. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards, Hannover 96 could not mount a comeback against RB Leipzig's formidable attack.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Hannover 96 0–4 RB Leipzig
  • • Goals: C. Nkunku (17', 22'), K. Laimer (67'), A. Silva (73')
  • • Yellow Cards: M. Simakan (RB Leipzig), N. Hult (Hannover 96)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 R. Zieler (G)
  • 3 N. Hult (D)
  • 28 M. Franke (D)
  • 23 L. Krajnc (D)
  • 21 S. Muroya (D)
  • 13 D. Kaiser (M)
  • 35 M. Diemers (M)
  • 37 S. Kerk (F)
  • 29 G. Ondoua (M)
  • 11 L. Maina (M)
  • 14 M. Beier (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 H. Weydandt
  • 22 S. Stolze
  • 40 L. Ennali
  • 27 T. Walbrecht
  • 25 J. Dehm
  • 8 M. Frantz
  • 1 M. Hansen
  • 17 L. Hinterseer
  • 15 C. Teuchert

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 2 M. Simakan (D)
  • 32 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 25 Dani Olmo (F)
  • 33 André Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 8 A. Haïdara
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 23 M. Halstenberg
  • 17 D. Szoboszlai
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 14 T. Adams

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    17' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: D. Olmo
  2. RB Leipzig
    22' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: J. Gvardiol
  3. Hannover 96
    46' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Diemers · On: H. Weydandt
  4. RB Leipzig
    49' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Simakan

    Foul

  5. RB Leipzig
    55' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gvardiol · On: L. Klostermann
  6. Hannover 96
    62' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    N. Hult

    Handball

  7. RB Leipzig
    67' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Konrad Laimer · Assist: Andre Silva
  8. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Kampl · On: A. Haidara
  9. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Olmo · On: E. Forsberg
  10. Hannover 96
    73' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Beier · On: S. Stolze
  11. Hannover 96
    73' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Maina · On: L. Ennali
  12. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Silva
  13. RB Leipzig
    75' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Simakan · On: M. Halstenberg
  14. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: D. Szoboszlai
  15. Hannover 96
    79' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Kerk · On: T. Walbrecht
  16. Hannover 96
    84' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Hult · On: Jannik Dehm

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 RB Leipzig
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 70% 84%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 12
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 332 615
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 1 8
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 234 517
Shots Inside Box 2 10
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Christopher Nkunku's two quick goals within five minutes (17' and 22') established RB Leipzig's dominance early on, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Andre Silva's goal in the 73rd minute was a crucial turning point as it sealed Hannover 96's fate, making any comeback attempt highly unlikely.