RB Leipzig - Frankfurt

Germany: DFB Pokal
Olympiastadion Berlin
FT
2 - 0
(0 - 0)
RB Leipzig
Frankfurt
⚽ C. Nkunku (71), ⚽ D. Szoboszlai (85)
LineupsStandingPreviewReview
RB Leipzig
21Janis Blaswich
39Benjamin Henrichs
16Lukas Klostermann
4Willi Orban
23Marcel Halstenberg
27Konrad Laimer (81)
8Amadou Haidara ☛ (78)
17Dominik Szoboszlai ⚽ (85), ☛ (90)
7Daniel Olmo
18Christopher Nkunku ⚽ (71), (90)
11Timo Werner ☛ (61)
 
Bench
2Mohamed Simakan
9Yussuf Poulsen ☚ (61)
10Emil Forsberg
13Ø. Nyland
22David Raum
24Xaver Schlager ☚ (78)
25Sanoussy Ba
37Abdou Diallo
44Kevin Kampl ☚ (90)
Frankfurt
1Kevin Trapp
35Lucas Melo
20Makoto Hasebe ☛ (78)
2Evan N'Dicka
24Buta ☛ (87)
17Sebastian Rode ☛ (70)
8Djibril Sow
32Philipp Max ☛ (78)
15Daichi Kamada
27Mario Götze (77)
9Randal Kolo (90)
 
Bench
6Kristijan Jakić
18Almamy Touré
19Rafael Borré ☚ (78)
22Timothy Chandler
25Christopher Lenz ☚ (78)
26Eric Ebimbe ☚ (87)
29Jesper Lindstrøm ☚ (70)
30Paxten Aaronson
40Diant Ramaj

Bundesliga news

Match report Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder BremenFrankfurt’s chaotic form continues with six-goal thriller in Bremen
2. Bundesliga Fortuna Düsseldorf & Arminia Bielefeld 2. BL: Düsseldorf strike late to snatch all three points against Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga Eintracht Braunschweig & 1. FC Magdeburg 2. BL: Magdeburg dominate against toothless Braunschweig
Preview HSV & GladbachHamburger SV vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: HSV looking to continue fine home form
Preview WOLFSBURG & HEIDENHEIMVfL Wolfsburg vs. 1. FC Heidenheim preview: Bottom-half battle at the Volkswagen Arena
Werder Bremen, Eintracht FrankfurtConfirmed Lineups: Werder Bremen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht FrankfurtGötze ruled out of Bremen clash as key trio declared fit for Frankfurt
Preview Köln & MainzFC Köln vs. Mainz 05 preview: Hosts out to end frustrating winless run
Transfer Bayern MunichManchester City set to sign Marc Guéhi as Bayern miss out
VfL Wolfsburg Bauer rules Pejčinović out of Wolfsburg's clash with Heidenheim
Preview VfB Stuttgart & Union BerlinVfB Stuttgart vs. Union Berlin preview: Stuttgart look to strike back against Union
Preview TSG Hoffenheim & Bayer LeverkusenHoffenheim vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: European battle takes centre stage in Sinsheim
Preview RB Leipzig & FC BayernRB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich preview: Ole Werner's team aiming for revenge

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Match days

Match report Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder BremenFrankfurt’s chaotic form continues with six-goal thriller in Bremen
Werder Bremen, Eintracht FrankfurtConfirmed Lineups: Werder Bremen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Preview VfB Stuttgart & Union BerlinVfB Stuttgart vs. Union Berlin preview: Stuttgart look to strike back against Union
Preview TSG Hoffenheim & Bayer LeverkusenHoffenheim vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: European battle takes centre stage in Sinsheim
Preview RB Leipzig & FC BayernRB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich preview: Ole Werner's team aiming for revenge
RB LeipzigLeipzig's Ouédraogo hit by injury setback ahead of Bayern game
Preview Borussia Dortmund & St.PauliBorussia Dortmund vs. FC St.Pauli preview: Hosts targeting another clean sheet victory
RB Leipzig"Maybe we can hurt them a little" – David Raum on Bayern challenge and containing Olise
Post-match reaction FC AugsburgManuel Baum: "The result is really bitter for us”
Post-match reaction Union BerlinRani Khedira: “You should never write us off”
Match report Union Berlin, FC AugsburgUnion Berlin’s unbeaten run continues despite Claude-Maurice’s screamer
FC Augsburg, Union BerlinConfirmed Lineups: FC Augsburg vs. Union Berlin
Predicted lineups BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 18
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigOle Werner hails defensive solidity as key to Leipzig’s win over Freiburg
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigRômulo after Leipzig's win: "The goal and my celebration were for my nephew"
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachPolanski on defeat in Sinsheim: "Too little of what Gladbach is supposed to be"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on Bayern's record-breaking win over Köln: "I congratulated the boys"
Post-match reaction VfL Wolfsburg "We kept control" - Bauer delighted with victory over St. Pauli
Match report Bayern Munich & 1.FC KölnBayern made sweat in Köln as Kim and Karl deliver victory
Match report TSG 1899 Hoffenheim & Borussia Mönchengladbach Kramarić the hat-trick hero as Hoffenheim ease past Gladbach
Match report RB Leipzig & SC FreiburgSecond-half surge sees Leipzig see off Freiburg
Bayern Munich & 1.FC KölnConfirmed lineups: 1.FC Köln vs. Bayern Munich
TSG Hoffenheim & Borussia Mönchengladbach Confirmed lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
RB Leipzig & SC FreiburgConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. SC Freiburg

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 18
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 18
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 17
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 17
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 17
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 16
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 16
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 15
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 15
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 15
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 14
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 14
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 13
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 13
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 13
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 12
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 12
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 12
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football FantasySurprising Bundesliga Fantasy performances on Matchday 11
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 11
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 11
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 11
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 10

German Teams in Europe

Match report 1. FSV Mainz 05 Mainz secure top-eight Conference League finish with victory over Samsunspor
1. FSV Mainz 05 Confirmed lineups: Mainz 05 vs. Samsunspor
UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueUEFA Women’s Champions League: Bayern and Wolfsburg discover knockout stage bracket
Match report Wolfsburg FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg enter playoff after Chelsea loss
Match report Bayern FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: Bayern through to quarter-finals
Bayern FrauenConfirmed Women’s Champions League Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. Vålerenga Damer
Wolfsburg FrauenConfirmed Women’s Champions League Lineups: VfL Wolfsburg vs. Chelsea
Bayern Munich & Eintracht Frankfurt Bayern and Frankfurt cop hefty UEFA fines and temporary supporter bans
Preview 1. FSV Mainz 05 Mainz 05 vs. Samsunspor Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Match report 1. FSV Mainz 05 Ten-man Mainz dig deep to earn a point in Urs Fischer’s debut
Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg seal early Europa League knockout berth
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartStuttgart centurions hail “good team performance”
Match report VfB StuttgartStuttgart extend winning streak in Europa League
1. FSV Mainz 05 Confirmed lineups: Lech Poznań vs. Mainz 05
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. FC Salzburg
VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.
Post-match reaction Bayern WBarcala and Harder react to Bayern’s draw with Atlético in Women’s Champions League
Borussia Dortmund"One of my worst games this season" – Adeyemi self-critical after draw
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovač: "We’re not consistent enough"
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundSchlotterbeck highly critical of "incredibly sloppy" performance
Match report Borussia DortmundBrandt's brace cancelled out as Bodø/Glimt hold Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund Confirmed lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. FK Bodø/Glimt
Preview 1. FSV Mainz 05 Lech Poznań vs. Mainz 05 Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
VfB StuttgartHoeneß senses a win over Maccabi would ensure Stuttgart's Europa League progression
Preview SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs. FC Salzburg Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups

DFB-Pokal

Union Berlin & FC Bayern Union Berlin 2–3 Bayern Munich – DFB-Pokal Highlights
Dortmund & LeverkusenBorussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen – DFB-Pokal Highlights
Post-match reaction VfL Bochum & VfB StuttgartHoeneß, Undav and Rösler react to cup tie
Match report VfL Bochum & VfB StuttgartPokal holders Stuttgart book quarter-final spot with professional performance
Match report SC Freiburg & SV DarmstadtDarmstadt fail to land a punch as Freiburg book Pokal passage
VfL Bochum & VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfL Bochum vs. VfB Stuttgart
Freiburg & DarmstadtConfirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. SV Darmstadt
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundSchlotterbeck admits Dortmund "lacked a bit of punch" against Leverkusen
RB Leipzig & 1.FC MagdeburgLeipzig offer condolences to Magdeburg fan who tragically passed away during Pokal fixture
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigWerner critical of "unaggressive" first-half display despite Leipzig's last-16 triumph
Post-match reaction Borussia MonchengladbachNicolas and Polanski "very disappointed" by Gladbach's Pokal exit
Match report Borussia Dortmund & Bayer LeverkusenMaza strike ensures Leverkusen dump Dortmund out of DFB-Pokal
Match report RB Leipzig, MagdeburgBaumgartner's brace books quarter-final spot for Leipzig
RB Leipzig & 1.FC MagdeburgConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. 1.FC Magdeburg
Borussia Dortmund & Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Match report Borussia Monchengladbach & St.PauliOppie's late strike guides St.Pauli past Gladbach in last-16 encounter
Match report Hertha BSC & 1.FC KaiserslauternSix-goal Hertha BSC crush Kaiserslautern to reach Pokal quarter finals
Preview SC Freiburg & SV Darmstadt 98Freiburg vs. Darmstadt DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Borussia Monchengladbach & St.PauliConfirmed lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. St. Pauli
Hertha BSC & 1.FC KaiserslauternConfirmed lineups: Hertha BSC vs. 1.FC Kaiserslautern
Preview Hamburger SV & Holstein KielHamburger SV vs. Holstein Kiel DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview UNION BERLIN & BAYERN MUNICHUnion Berlin vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview VfL Bochum & VfB StuttgartVfL Bochum vs. VfB Stuttgart DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
RB LeipzigWatch: RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner reveals new injury concerns ahead of Magdeburg clash
Borussia DortmundWatch: Kovac says Dortmund need "the right balance" to beat Leverkusen again

German National Team

Rumor German national teamTer Stegen could boost World Cup hopes with January transfer to Girona
1. FC KölnGermany and Köln legend believes Said El Mala could "become a truly special player"
Transfer GermanyFüllkrug completes AC Milan medical ahead of loan move
Germany & FC BayernKarl backed for Germany World Cup squad by his agent Michael Ballack
FC Bayern"Why should he need time?" – Franck Ribery on Lennart Karl's World Cup chances
German national team"Not a super easy group, but a manageable one" – Nagelsmann reflects on Germany's World Cup draw
GermanyWho are Germany’s World Cup 2026 opponents?
Germany2026 World Cup Draw: Germany grouped with Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador
German national teamGermany to face United States ahead of 2026 World Cup
Match report Germany WUEFA Women's Nations League Final: Spain 3-0 Germany
Germany WConfirmed UEFA Women’s Nations League Final Lineups: Spain vs. Germany
Preview Germany WUEFA Women’s Nations League Final Preview: Spain vs. Germany
Match report Germany WUEFA Women's Nations League Final First-Leg: Germany 0-0 Spain
Germany WConfirmed UEFA Women's Nations League Lineups: Germany vs. Spain
Predicted lineups Germany WomenUEFA Women's Nations League final preview: Germany vs. Spain
FC BayernBayern boss backs Neuer return to German national team for World Cup
German National TeamEddie Howe praises Woltemade's form with Germany: “Confidence is absolutely essential for a center forward"
German National TeamGermany climb one spot into ninth place in FIFA world rankings
Match report Germany U21Karl on target as Germany U21 end the year with victory in Georgia
Germany WGermany announce squad for UEFA Women’s Nations League final
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Georgia U21 vs. Germany U21
Post-match reaction German national team"Kai had a minor relapse" – Nagelsmann gives injury update on Havertz and Musiala
Post-match reaction Germany & FC BayernAleksandar Pavlovic gives injury update after half-time substitute against Slovakia
Post-match reaction Germany"Leroy is physically stronger than any other player I know" – Kimmich full of praise for Sané
German national team"Naive and stupid" – Germany director Rudi Völler criticises Adeyemi over illegal weapons case

Long reads

Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga team of the season so far
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundTensions at Dortmund increase among players and leadership
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 Searching for stability: Mainz’s new chapter under Urs Fischer
Analysis/Commentary Bremen SteffenWerder Bremen: Horst Steffen needs to change
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundSerhou Guirassy’s uncertain future: Should Dortmund offload their star striker?
Analysis/Commentary FC AugsburgFC Augsburg: Awakening meets mounting pressure - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernFC Bayern: The Unbeatables - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary 1.FC Köln1.FC Köln: Where things stand for Effzeh at the break
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 1. FSV Mainz 05: In dire need of a spark
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenAre Werder Bremen doing well?
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia Mönchengladbach: Where things stand for the Foals at the break
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund: Where things stand for BVB at the break
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund player ratings vs FC Copenhagen
Analysis/Commentary BonifaceWhy Werder Bremen must give Victor Boniface a chance
Editor's pick FC BayernBayern's strategy to keep Harry Kane beyond the summer revealed
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWhy Werder Bremen's season really starts this weekend
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartStuttgart's response shows Hoeneß still has players' trust - but consistency is the real test
Analysis/Commentary Mainz 05 Life after Burkardt: Can Mainz’s new-look attack fill the void?
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen's summer signings deliver
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundAnalysis: Sabitzer set for midfield renaissance at Dortmund?
Analysis/Commentary VFL WOLFSBURG80 years of VfL Wolfsburg: The history of Die Wölfe, chronicled
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings vs. Northern Ireland
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Slovakia

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundDortmund boss Kehl praises Jobe Bellingham for bouncing back after Bayern error
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes critical of Leverkusen’s first-half display in Copenhagen draw
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenTapsoba "happy" with one point in Copenhagen after early setback: “Everybody was sleeping”
Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more
Interview BundesligaEXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen talks Kane, Musiala, Sancho and looks back on famous hat-trick against Germany
Editor's pick Bundesliga & DFBEXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann on the Bundesliga title fight, Der Klassiker and Nagelsmann's start as Germany coach
Editor's pick MainzEXCLUSIVE: Danny da Costa rules out future coaching job
Interview Bayer LeverkusenEXCLUSIVE: Edmond Tapsoba on England links, his role models and Leverkusen's struggles this season
Interview Bundesliga InterviewEXCLUSIVE: From infancy to Eisernen - An Interview with Union Berlin’s rising star Laurenz Dehl
Editor's pick LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview – part two: Leverkusen boss points out "problem" with German youth development
Editor's pick LeverkusenFernando Carro interview: Bayer Leverkusen CEO says Bundesliga rights are “sold under value”, questions 50+1 rule
Editor's pick Bayer 04 LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview: Leverkusen boss on global scouting, Frimpong’s “fantastic” rise and more
Editor's pick WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Jonas Wind on Wolfsburg's poor start, Niko Kovac, his dream club and more
Editor's pick EXCLUSIVE: Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind gives injury update, shares thoughts on ...
Editor's pick DortmundEXCLUSIVE: Ex-BVB star and agent Niclas Jensen on life on and off the pitch and why Bielefeld's Bello is one to watch
Editor's pick GladbachEXCLUSIVE: Gladbach's Joe Scally on first United States call-up and World Cup chances
Editor's pick GladbachEXCLUSIVE: Gladbach and USMNT defender Joe Scally on his rise to stardom and season so far

Team News

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