Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Union Berlin 2-1 in DFB Pokal Thriller

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–1
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Apr 20, 2022

RB Leipzig secured their place in the next round of the DFB Pokal by defeating Union Berlin 2-1. Despite going behind to a goal from Sven Becker, RB Leipzig fought back with two late goals: Andre Silva's penalty and Emil Forsberg's decisive strike deep into stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin took the lead in the 25th minute through a goal from Sven Becker, assisted by Christopher Trimmel.
  • • RB Leipzig equalized with Andre Silva scoring from the penalty spot at 61 minutes after a VAR-awarded penalty.
  • • Emil Forsberg secured RB Leipzig's victory with a goal in the 90+2nd minute, assisted by Benjamin Henrichs.
  • • Konrad Laimer and R. Knoche received yellow cards for fouls in the first half.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-1-4-2

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)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 25 Dani Olmo (M)
  • 17 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 33 André Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 23 M. Halstenberg
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 37 S. Raebiger
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 44 K. Kampl
  • 14 T. Adams

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 19 F. Rønnow (G)
  • 20 B. Oczipka (M)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (M)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 25 T. Baumgartl (D)
  • 3 P. Jaeckel (D)
  • 24 G. Haraguchi (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 21 G. Prömel (M)
  • 27 S. Becker (F)
  • 14 T. Awoniyi (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Schäfer
  • 9 A. Voglsammer
  • 10 S. Michel
  • 30 K. Möhwald
  • 17 K. Behrens
  • 33 D. Heintz
  • 6 J. Ryerson
  • 12 J. Jensen
  • 23 N. Gießelmann

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    25' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Becker · Assist: Christopher Trimmel
  2. RB Leipzig
    35' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Konrad Laimer

    Foul

  3. Union Berlin
    43' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    R. Knoche

    Foul

  4. RB Leipzig
    60' RB Leipzig Var · Penalty awarded
    C. Nkunku
  5. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    Andre Silva
  6. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Szoboszlai · On: E. Forsberg
  7. Union Berlin
    64' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Haraguchi · On: A. Schafer
  8. Union Berlin
    77' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Becker · On: A. Voglsammer
  9. Union Berlin
    77' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Awoniyi · On: S. Michel
  10. Union Berlin
    80' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Rani Khedira

    Foul

  11. RB Leipzig
    90'+2 RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Forsberg · Assist: B. Henrichs
  12. Union Berlin
    90'+3 Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Promel · On: K. Möhwald
  13. Union Berlin
    90'+3 Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Paul Jaeckel · On: K. Behrens
  14. Union Berlin
    90'+4 Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    S. Michel

    Argument

  15. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andre Silva · On: Y. Poulsen
  16. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Gvardiol · On: M. Halstenberg

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Union Berlin
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 67%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 666 298
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 579 199
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned around at 61 minutes when Andre Silva scored from the penalty spot, leveling the game after Union Berlin's early lead.
  • ▸ Forsberg's goal deep into stoppage time marked a significant momentum shift, securing RB Leipzig's victory and advancing them in the DFB Pokal tournament.