VfB initially looked in vain for a remedy. Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side, who only saved themselves in injury time on the last day of the season, only bit into the game after 15 minutes.
The nimble Silas Katompa Mvumpa went a little too impetuously against Willi Orban and then pushed the ball past the goal (18th). Ahamada did better. Assist provider Sasa Kalajdzic was, alongside goalkeeper Müller, the second change in terms of progressing through the DFB Cup as the Swabians struggled to a 1-0 win at third division club SG Dynamo Dresden.
No creative ideas
A push from Konstantinos Mavropanos almost turned the game around just before the break. However, the Greek central defender’s long-range shot hit the post.
Leipzig had more possession of the ball. However, there was a lack of creative ideas. A possible solution is apparently in the offing. The German national player Werner was not in the squad for his home club FC Chelsea. As the “Bild” reported immediately before the kick-off, the striker’s return action is imminent. “Fix is basically a deal for me when it’s signed. I can say: We haven’t signed a new player and haven’t signed anything anywhere,” said managing director Oliver Mintzlaff on Sunday at DAZN.
In Stuttgart, RB had to do without Werner. The attacking game only became more purposeful after the change of sides after an hour. Müller saved a shot from Hugo Novoa (62′), and the keeper was also the winner against Nkunku three minutes later. The pressure from the guests increased steadily – in the end without the last success.