RB Leipzig win first major trophy in 13-year history with DBK Pokal final win against Freiburg

Leipzig, who played 60 minutes with 10 men, beat Freiburg 4-2 on penalties in the DBF Pokal final, with the two teams having been level at 1-1 after 120 minutes at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Maximilian Eggestein opened the scoring for Freiburg midway through the first half in controversial fashion, after the ball was directed into the German midfielder’s path by the hand of team-mate Roland Sallai.

Ad/> In the second half Freiburg’s Lucas Holer was cynically brought down by Marcel Halstenberg, who received a straight red card, yet Leipzig still managed to find a way back in the game after talisman Christopher Nkunku claimed his 35th goal of the season to level proceedings. Europa LeagueRangers stun Leipzig to reach first European final since 200805/05/2022 AT 18:49 Freiburg hit the woodwork three times in extra time, while Leipzig had a massive shout for a penalty waved away by the referee moments before the end of extra time after Olmo was brought down by Hofler in the box.

Leipzig subsequently won 4-2 on penalties and claimed the first trophy in their 13-year history having lost two of the previous three cup finals. More to follow Europa LeagueRangers suffer late blow as Angelino stunner gives Leipzig semi-final advantage28/04/2022 AT 18:23 Europa LeagueNkunku continues fine form with brace to send Leipzig to semi-finals14/04/2022 AT 15:52