FC Augsburg and RB Leipzig Battle to a Scoreless Draw

AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — FC Augsburg and RB Leipzig fought to a tense 0-0 draw in a Bundesliga match on February 14, 2025, at the WWK Arena, witnessed by 28,260 fans.

The match showcased a battle between two resilient defenses, each team struggling to find a breakthrough despite several scoring opportunities.

Augsburg, managed by Jess Thorup, utilized a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Marco Rose‘s Leipzig employed a similar tactical setup. The encounter was characterized by physical play and moments of pressure from both sides.

Leipzig took the initiative early, earning a corner just six minutes into the game. Christoph Baumgartner and Xavi Simons provided some of the visitors’ first threatening attempts. However, Augsburg’s Alexis Claude-Maurice had the best opportunity of the first half in the 13th minute, but his shot narrowly hit the crossbar.

The first half was marked by a fierce contest in midfield, leading to multiple fouls and a total of seven corners—four for Leipzig and three for Augsburg. Chrislain Matsima nearly scored with a header in the 21st minute, but RB Leipzig goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi made the save.

The second half began with Leipzig on the front foot, as Lukas Klostermann created a scoring chance just one minute in. However, both teams struggled to convert possession into goals.

Substitutions began to feature prominently in the match as the clock ticked down, with Augsburg’s Phillip Tietz replacing Samuel Essende in the 61st minute. In the 62nd minute, Leipzig’s Kevin Kampl was shown a yellow card, a result of his aggressive play.

The closing stages of the match saw several tactical changes, including the introduction of Loïs Openda and Arthur Vermeeren for Leipzig, and Arne Maier and Henri Koudossou for Augsburg. The final opportunity came in the 91st minute when Kosta Nedeljkovic hit the crossbar with a header, ensuring the match ended in a stalemate.

This draw places RB Leipzig in fourth with 37 points, maintaining their spot for Champions League qualification, while Augsburg sits in 12th place with 28 points. Leipzig’s upcoming fixtures include home matches against Heidenheim and Mainz 05, followed by an away game against Freiburg. Augsburg will visit Borussia M’gladbach before hosting Freiburg and traveling to face Borussia Dortmund.

Overall, the match demonstrated the competitive nature of both teams, highlighted by solid defensive performances and a total of 15 shots on goal.