Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Energie Cottbus 4-1 in DFB Pokal

Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
1–4
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Oct 28, 2025

RB Leipzig showcased their dominance in the DFB Pokal by defeating Energie Cottbus with a convincing 4-1 win. Despite an early goal from Energie's Engelhardt, RB Leipzig capitalized on multiple opportunities to lead convincingly throughout the match. Key contributions came from Bakayoko and Baumgartner.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Energie Cottbus 1–4 RB Leipzig.
  • • First goal by J. Bakayoko for RB Leipzig at minute 13, assisted by Willi Orbán.
  • • C. Baumgartner scored two goals (at minutes 28 and 37), both assisted by D. Raum.
  • • Energie Cottbus scored their only goal through E. Engelhardt in the 86th minute.
  • • RB Leipzig received multiple yellow cards throughout the match, including one to Ridle Baku at minute 47.

Lineups

Energie Cottbus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Funk (G)
  • 3 H. Rorig (D)
  • 2 K. S. Manu (D)
  • 23 N. Awortwie-Grant (D)
  • 24 A. Lucoqui (D)
  • 20 A. Borgmann (M)
  • 5 D. Pelivan (M)
  • 11 M. Hannemann (M)
  • 10 T. Cigerci (M)
  • 31 J. Butler (M)
  • 37 M. Biankadi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Sebald
  • 4 T. Campulka
  • 21 L. Guwara
  • 44 S. Straudi
  • 19 J. Boziaris
  • 8 L. Michelbrink
  • 17 C. Y. Moustfa
  • 7 T. Thiele
  • 18 E. Engelhardt

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 17 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 6 E. Banzuzi (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 9 J. Bakayoko (F)
  • 40 Romulo Cardoso (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Gulacsi
  • 11 C. Harder
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 20 A. Ouedraogo
  • 23 C. Lukeba
  • 24 X. Schlager
  • 27 T. Gomis
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 49 Y. Diomande

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    13' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bakayoko · Assist: Willi Orbán
  2. RB Leipzig
    28' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: D. Raum
  3. Energie Cottbus
    33' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Biankadi

    Foul

  4. RB Leipzig
    37' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: D. Raum
  5. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: X. Schlager
  6. Energie Cottbus
    46' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Biankadi · On: E. Engelhardt
  7. RB Leipzig
    47' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Ridle Baku

    Foul

  8. RB Leipzig
    59' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Banzuzi · Assist: Ridle Baku
  9. Energie Cottbus
    60' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Butler · On: C. Y. Moustfa
  10. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    E. Banzuzi

    Foul

  11. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Romulo Cardoso · On: C. Harder
  12. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Nusa · On: T. Gomis
  13. RB Leipzig
    64' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ridle Baku · On: L. Klostermann
  14. Energie Cottbus
    72' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lucoqui · On: L. Guwara
  15. RB Leipzig
    72' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Seiwald · On: A. Maksimovic
  16. Energie Cottbus
    86' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Engelhardt · Assist: A. Borgmann
  17. RB Leipzig
    90'+3 RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    D. Raum

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Energie Cottbus RB Leipzig
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 89%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 17
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 351 566
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 8 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 286 502
Shots Inside Box 9 14
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bakayoko's early goal in the 13th minute set the tone for RB Leipzig, establishing their control.
  • ▸ Baumgartner's second goal in the 37th minute sealed RB Leipzig's lead and squashed any hope of a comeback from Energie Cottbus.