Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats FC St. Pauli 4-2 in DFB Pokal Thriller

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
4–2
FT
FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
Oct 29, 2024

RB Leipzig defeated FC St. Pauli 4-2 in an electrifying match at Red Bull Arena, securing their place in the next round of the DFB Pokal. Yussuf Poulsen and Christopher Baumgartner provided early goals for RB Leipzig before Eric Smith and Max Guilavogui narrowed the gap for St. Pauli. Despite a late rally from FC St. Pauli, Andre Silva's entry saw Amin Nusa seal the victory with a crucial goal in the 80th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: RB Leipzig 4-2 FC St. Pauli
  • • Goals for RB Leipzig: Yussuf Poulsen (12', 30'), Christopher Baumgartner (17'), Amin Nusa (80')
  • • Goals for FC St. Pauli: Max Guilavogui (28'), Eric Smith (58')
  • • Yellow Card: Marios Saliakas (FC St. Pauli, 40th minute)

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 4 W. Orbán (D)
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu (D)
  • 3 L. Geertruida (M)
  • 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 19 André Silva (F)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 C. Lukeba
  • 7 A. Nusa
  • 8 A. Haidara
  • 6 E. Elmas
  • 47 V. Gebel
  • 30 B. Šeško
  • 25 L. Zingerle
  • 1 P. Gulácsi

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 5 H. Wahl (D)
  • 8 E. Smith (D)
  • 3 K. Mets (D)
  • 2 M. Saliakas (M)
  • 7 J. Irvine (M)
  • 39 R. Wagner (M)
  • 23 P. Treu (M)
  • 17 O. Afolayan (F)
  • 11 J. Eggestein (F)
  • 29 M. Guilavogui (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Sinani
  • 16 C. Boukhalfa
  • 21 L. Ritzka
  • 19 A. Albers
  • 20 E. Ahlstrand
  • 25 A. Dźwigała
  • 42 M. Schmitz
  • 32 E. Oelschlägel
  • 4 D. Nemeth

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    12' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen
  2. RB Leipzig
    17' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: L. Geertruida
  3. FC St. Pauli
    28' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Guilavogui · Assist: J. Eggestein
  4. RB Leipzig
    30' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: C. Baumgartner
  5. FC St. Pauli
    40' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    M. Saliakas

    Foul

  6. FC St. Pauli
    58' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    Eric Smith · Assist: M. Guilavogui
  7. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Bitshiabu · On: C. Lukeba
  8. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: A. Nusa
  9. RB Leipzig
    70' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Vermeeren · On: A. Haidara
  10. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andre Silva · On: E. Elmas
  11. FC St. Pauli
    80' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Afolayan · On: D. Sinani
  12. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nusa · Assist: E. Elmas
  13. FC St. Pauli
    81' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Wagner · On: C. Boukhalfa
  14. FC St. Pauli
    87' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Saliakas · On: L. Ritzka
  15. FC St. Pauli
    87' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Eggestein · On: A. Albers
  16. FC St. Pauli
    90'+1 FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Guilavogui · On: E. Ahlstrand

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig FC St. Pauli
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 84% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 17
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 557 630
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 470 530
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig's early goals from Yussuf Poulsen and Christopher Baumgartner in the first quarter of the match set a strong momentum for them.
  • ▸ Max Guilavogui and Eric Smith's quick responses for FC St. Pauli brought life into the game, but RB Leipzig regained control with Amin Nusa's decisive goal in the 80th minute.