Match report

Sturm Graz Defeats RB Leipzig 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
1–0
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Jan 29, 2025

Sturm Graz stunned the football world with an impressive 1-0 win against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League. The decisive strike came from A. Malic, who capitalized on a moment of brilliance to break down the formidable defense of RB Leipzig. Despite efforts by their star players, RB Leipzig could not find an equalizer, leaving them frustrated at the end of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sturm Graz 1–0 RB Leipzig
  • • Goal Scorer: A. Malic (42')
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Haidara (RB Leipzig, 41'), Dimitri Lavalėe (Sturm Graz, 51'), S. Jatta (Sturm Graz, 64')
  • • Substitutions Made by RB Leipzig: Y. Poulsen for B. Sesko, N. Seiwald for Xavi Simons, C. Baumgartner for D. Raum, E. Bitshiabu for C. Lukeba, L. Geertruida for L. Klostermann
  • • Substitutions Made by Sturm Graz: A. Camara for S. Jatta, Jon Gorenc Stanković for S. Hierlander, L. Zvonarek for W. Boving

Lineups

Sturm Graz

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Scherpen (G)
  • 23 A. Malić (D)
  • 35 N. Geyrhofer (D)
  • 5 G. Wüthrich (D)
  • 24 D. Lavalée (D)
  • 8 M. Yalcouyé (M)
  • 4 J. Gorenc Stankovič (M)
  • 21 T. Chukwuani (M)
  • 10 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 15 W. Bøving (F)
  • 20 S. Jatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 A. Camara
  • 25 S. Hierländer
  • 14 L. Zvonarek
  • 33 O. Sorg
  • 32 K. Schopp
  • 47 E. Aiwu
  • 17 E. Karić
  • 40 M. Bignetti
  • 38 L. Grgić
  • 19 T. Horvat
  • 53 D. Khudyakov
  • 43 J. Hödl

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (D)
  • 4 W. Orbán (D)
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu (D)
  • 3 L. Geertruida (M)
  • 8 A. Haidara (M)
  • 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 7 A. Nusa (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (F)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 11 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Šeško
  • 10 X. Simons
  • 22 D. Raum
  • 23 C. Lukeba
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 47 V. Gebel
  • 1 P. Gulácsi
  • 48 L. Voufack
  • 43 L. Koß

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    41' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    A. Haidara

    Foul

  2. Sturm Graz
    42' Sturm Graz Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Malic
  3. Sturm Graz
    51' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    Dimitri Lavalėe

    Foul

  4. Sturm Graz
    63' Sturm Graz Var · Goal cancelled
    W. Boving
  5. Sturm Graz
    64' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    S. Jatta

    Foul

  6. RB Leipzig
    65' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: B. Sesko
  7. RB Leipzig
    65' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Seiwald · On: Xavi Simons
  8. RB Leipzig
    65' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: D. Raum
  9. RB Leipzig
    72' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Bitshiabu · On: C. Lukeba
  10. Sturm Graz
    74' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Jatta · On: A. Camara
  11. RB Leipzig
    84' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Geertruida · On: L. Klostermann
  12. Sturm Graz
    86' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jon Gorenc Stanković · On: S. Hierlander
  13. Sturm Graz
    90'+4 Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Boving · On: L. Zvonarek

Match Stats

Stat Sturm Graz RB Leipzig
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 68% 76%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 15
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 306 451
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.24 1.59
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 207 341
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Malic's Goal (42'): This early goal shifted the momentum in favor of Sturm Graz and put pressure on RB Leipzig to respond.
  • ▸ Goal Cancelled by VAR (63'): A potential equalizer for Sturm Graz was overturned, which could have changed the outcome but ultimately did not impact the final result.