RB Leipzig wins DFB-Pokal against Eintracht Trier 6:0 and advances to the second round

Rose's debut on the bench

Several players stood out on the pitch. Leipzig consistently exploited their technical superiority, repeatedly combining dangerously in front of the hosts' goal. The substitutions made by both teams also played a role as the second half progressed, with Trier forced into squad rotations due to fatigue.

Eintracht Trier fielded the following eleven in their starting lineup: Wechsel – Held, Spang, Pelzer, Dittrich (73' Lohei) – Kritzer (46' Ö. Yavuz), Rahn – Gaida, Singer (64' Tekerci), Wähling (64' Blum) – Sausen (82' Kinscher). The five substitutions underlined just how heavy the workload was for the Regionalliga side against the Bundesliga team.

Trier lineup features five substitutions

The goals for RB Leipzig were spread across several players. Among the scorers were Ezechiel Banzuzu, Conrad Harder, and Nusa, who together accounted for the bulk of Leipzig's attacking threat. Willi Orban also added his name to the scoresheet, underscoring his importance both in defense and in attack from set pieces.

Despite the heavy defeat, Trier showed fighting spirit and tried to see the match through to full time in respectable fashion. The side from the Regionalliga Südwest did not want to hide in front of their own supporters and kept looking to push forward, even if their technical means were limited against the Bundesliga outfit.

In the second half, Leipzig controlled proceedings at will and created a series of further chances. Trier's defense came under increasing pressure, allowing the visitors to extend their lead goal by goal. In the end, the margin of victory was deserved for the favorites.

Outlook on the second cup round

With the clear win, RB Leipzig's competitive season opener in 2025/26 has gone to plan. A different opponent now awaits the Saxony-based side in the next round of the cup, while Eintracht Trier can turn their focus back to everyday league business in the Regionalliga.

For head coach Marco Rose, the successful start is a positive signal, even though the opposition had been expected to be in the role of favorites. The team looked lively, well-structured, and took their chances consistently. Rose's system appeared to click from the very first minute of competitive action, which is likely to give those in charge confidence for the coming weeks.