Leipzig, 27 October 2026
RB Leipzig defeated Augsburg in Leipzig on 27 October 2026 after Nicolas Seiwald was shown a second yellow card in the 44th minute, leaving the team playing with reduced numbers for much of the match.
RB Leipzig had to play much of the match against Augsburg with one fewer player. Nicolas Seiwald was sent off in the 44th minute following a second-yellow-card dismissal.
The match initially showed no clear direction. After the dismissal, Leipzig still had the chance to take control of the game but had to work hard for every ball against Augsburg while down a man.
Baumgartner comes on as a substitute
Christoph Baumgartner was brought on as a substitute. His introduction gave the team extra energy in the decisive phase and helped them hold their ground and turn the match around.
