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DFB Cup quarter-finals: Leipzig versus Wolfsburg – battle of the rivals!
Leipzig and Wolfsburg will meet in the DFB Cup quarter-finals on February 26, 2025. Who will advance to the semi-finals?
DFB Cup quarter-finals: Leipzig versus Wolfsburg – battle of the rivals!
An exciting duel awaits two Bundesliga teams in the DFB Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday: RB Leipzig meets VfL Wolfsburg. In this prestigious match, the clash will be dominated by numerous Austrians, including Christoph Baumgartner and Nicolas Seiwald, both of whom are on the Leipzig side. While Baumgartner is questionable due to a fever, the injured Xaver Schlager from Leipzig will be sorely missed. The memory of the last meeting, in which Wolfsburg triumphed 1-0, brings additional pressure, as Baumgartner noted: “It’s time to do better.”
Ralph Hasenhüttl, the coach of Wolfsburg, showed respect for the opponent: “There is absolutely a lot of respect for this opponent because they have a lot of good players in their ranks.” Despite Leipzig's current form crisis, which resulted from five draws in six league games and dropped them to sixth place in the table, Hasenhüttl sees chances of a surprise. He calls on his team to perform with conviction and emphasizes that the opportunity for a sensation is there if you prepare properly.
Lineup and injury concerns
However, Wolfsburg's personnel problems cannot be ignored. Captain Maximilian Arnold and goalkeeper Kamil Grabara are out due to injuries, and Lukas Nmecha will also not be able to play. Hasenhüttl expressed concern about his attacker's ongoing injury problems: "A player who doesn't train for a week or two and stay fit is difficult to integrate." The lineups of both teams will be presented in the live center at 8:45 p.m. and the anticipation for this duel is already noticeable, as every coach wants to go to the final in Berlin, said Hasenhüttl. The final promises to be a spectacle that everyone involved is looking forward to.
The situation is tense, but the highlight between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg could captivate fans in the stadium and at home. The hunt for cup glory becomes a reality tonight, with the winner securing a coveted ticket to the semi-finals - the excitement couldn't be higher.