RB Leipzig scores early and advances in DFB-Pokal at Moselstadion

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

RB Leipzig scores early and advances in DFB-Pokal at Moselstadion
Summary

RB Leipzig secured a comfortable victory against Eintracht Trier in the first round of the DFB-Pokal at Moselstadion on August 22. The match saw Leipzig take an early lead, scoring twice within the first six minutes, with Brajan Gruda and Willi Orbán finding the net. Riddle Baku added a third goal just before halftime, leading to a dominant display in the second half. Leipzig's substitutes contributed to the scoring, with Antonio Nusa netting the fifth goal in injury time. Ezechiel Banzuzi capped off the match with a final goal, bringing the total to six. Leipzig will prepare for their Bundesliga opener against Gladbach next week.

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  • RB Leipzig scored twice in the first six minutes.
  • Riddle Baku and Antonio Nusa were among the goal scorers.
  • Leipzig faces Gladbach in the Bundesliga next week.
  • Ezechiel Banzuzi scored the final goal at injury time.
  • Martin Demichelis made tactical substitutions that contributed to the win.
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RB Leipzig comfortably beat Eintracht Trier in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. The Regionalliga side managed to keep the scoreline respectable despite conceding twice inside the first six minutes.Br...

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