Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats 1. FC Magdeburg 3–1 in DFB Pokal

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
3–1
FT
1. FC Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg
Dec 2, 2025

RB Leipzig secured their place in the next round of the DFB Pokal after an intense match against 1. FC Magdeburg, overcoming them with a scoreline of 3-1. Despite conceding early on from a penalty scored by S. Gnaka for 1. FC Magdeburg, RB Leipzig managed to turn the tide and score three crucial goals through A. Nusa, C. Baumgartner (2).

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig defeats 1. FC Magdeburg with a final score of 3-1 in the DFB Pokal.
  • • S. Gnaka scores from the penalty spot for 1. FC Magdeburg early on at minute 11.
  • • A. Nusa levels the game for RB Leipzig, assisted by Y. Diomande, at minute 19.
  • • C. Baumgartner scores twice for RB Leipzig in the second half, once from an assist by C. Harder and another from A. Nusa.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 6 E. Banzuzi (M)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 7 A. Nusa (M)
  • 11 C. Harder (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Gulacsi
  • 25 L. Zingerle
  • 8 A. Haidara
  • 19 K. Nedeljkovic
  • 24 X. Schlager
  • 27 T. Gomis
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 35 M. Finkgrafe
  • 45 S. Konate

1. FC Magdeburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Reimann (G)
  • 19 L. Musonda (D)
  • 16 M. Mathisen (D)
  • 5 T. Muller (D)
  • 10 N. Pesch (M)
  • 25 S. Gnaka (M)
  • 21 F. Michel (M)
  • 17 A. Nollenberger (M)
  • 8 L. Ulrich (F)
  • 23 B. Atik (F)
  • 22 M. Zukowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 N. Kruth
  • 3 A. Hoti
  • 6 D. Stalmach
  • 7 H. Bockhorn
  • 9 M. Breunig
  • 27 P. Hercher
  • 28 M. Geschwill
  • 29 R. Ghrieb
  • 39 K. Diawara

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Magdeburg
    8' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    Marcus Mathisen

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Magdeburg
    11' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · Penalty
    S. Gnaka
  3. RB Leipzig
    19' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nusa · Assist: Y. Diomande
  4. RB Leipzig
    20' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    E. Banzuzi

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Magdeburg
    21' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    F. Michel

    Foul

  6. RB Leipzig
    29' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: C. Harder
  7. 1. FC Magdeburg
    39' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    Tobias Müller

    Foul

  8. 1. FC Magdeburg
    46' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marcus Mathisen · On: Max Geschwill
  9. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Banzuzi · On: X. Schlager
  10. RB Leipzig
    54' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baumgartner · Assist: A. Nusa
  11. 1. FC Magdeburg
    58' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Pesch · On: H. Bockhorn
  12. 1. FC Magdeburg
    59' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mateusz Żukowski · On: M. Breunig
  13. RB Leipzig
    66' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Diomande · On: T. Gomis
  14. 1. FC Magdeburg
    71' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Ulrich · On: R. Ghrieb
  15. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Nusa · On: M. Finkgrafe
  16. 1. FC Magdeburg
    82' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lubambo Musonda · On: K. Diawara
  17. RB Leipzig
    88' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: A. Maksimovic

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig 1. FC Magdeburg
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 490 492
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 10 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 428 417
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Nusa's goal at minute 19 marked a crucial turning point as it leveled the game after 1. FC Magdeburg had taken an early lead.
  • ▸ C. Baumgartner’s second goal in the match, scored by A. Nusa’s assist at minute 54, solidified RB Leipzig’s control and effectively sealed their victory.