DFB Cup: Baumgartner Rescues Leipzig in Essen – Plus a Sending-Off

TVS News AI, editorially supervised, presents DFB Cup: Baumgartner Rescues Leipzig in Essen – Plus a Sending-Off.

TVS News AI editorial team presents DFB Cup: Baumgartner rescues Leipzig in Essen – Plus a sending-off.

Leipzig Nears Cup Upset – Baumgartner Strikes Again

RB Leipzig found itself with its back against the wall in the DFB Cup against third-tier side Rot-Weiss Essen. After falling behind early and having a player sent off, the favorites were under pressure at times – but a substitute ultimately ensured their progress.

Christoph Baumgartner saved Leipzig from a cup upset and sent them into the round of 16 with his goal. Sportschau and Die Zeit both reported Leipzig's 2:1 win in Essen.

The Favorites Came Under Pressure – and Had to Respond Twice

The deficit arrived early, according to Focus Panorama's live ticker. There was also a sending-off, which put Leipzig under additional pressure. Focus's live ticker described a match in which Essen repeatedly put the favorites under considerable pressure.

What was unusual about the game was that the comeback did not come through the entire starting lineup. Baumgartner was brought on as a substitute and scored the decisive goal. A looming cup upset thus became a 2:1 victory and a place in the round of 16.

What This Means for the Cup Competition

For Leipzig, the away win against a third-tier side is the direct answer to an uncomfortable situation. The sending-off and interim deficit also show how close the game was. Their place in the round of 16 is now secured, but the manner of the victory leaves it unclear how stable the favorites will be in the following rounds.

On the same cup evening, Frankfurt won convincingly against an HSV side playing in the emergency lineup, according to Focus's live ticker. The matches are documented in the ticker's match record.

As of: 27.10.2026, further information to follow.