Rot-Weiss Essen vs RB Leipzig Highlights - October 27, 2026

RB Leipzig beat Rot-Weiss Essen 2-1 in DFB Pokal on October 27, 2026. The match was played at Stadion an der Hafenstraße.

Lucas Brumme (9') scored for Rot-Weiss Essen. Christoph Baumgartner (78', 82') scored for RB Leipzig.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

That run had left RB Leipzig 2 games without defeat.

Lucas Brumme found the net for Rot-Weiss Essen (9'). The referee cautioned Dickson Abiama of Rot-Weiss Essen on 23 minutes.

Nicolas Seiwald was booked for RB Leipzig (34'). Nicolas Seiwald of RB Leipzig was shown a red card on 44 minutes.

After the break, the referee cautioned Christoph Baumgartner of RB Leipzig on 73 minutes.

Neil El Aynaoui was booked for RB Leipzig (76'). Soon after, Christoph Baumgartner put one away for RB Leipzig (78').

Christoph Baumgartner scored for RB Leipzig on 82 minutes. Substitutions: Rot-Weiss Essen 4, RB Leipzig 5.

RB Leipzig controlled 63% of possession. Rot-Weiss Essen had 9 shots with 1 on target, while RB Leipzig had 11 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Rot-Weiss Essen 0, RB Leipzig 0. Corners: Rot-Weiss Essen 5, RB Leipzig 7.

RB Leipzig completed the most passes, 516 in total at 76.7% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.