Baumgartner's late brace rescues 10-man Leipzig past Rot-Weiss Essen
Lucas Brumme had Essen ahead from the ninth minute. Christoph Baumgartner equalised on 78 and headed the winner on 82 after Nicolas Seiwald's red card.
By TuSport Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 21:08 WAT
RB Leipzig beat Rot-Weiss Essen 2-1 away at Stadion an der Hafenstraße on Tuesday 27 October in the DFB-Pokal second round, BBC Sport reports.
Third-tier Essen led from the ninth minute through Lucas Brumme. Leipzig midfielder Nicolas Seiwald was sent off in the 44th minute for a second yellow card, leaving the Bundesliga side a man short from before half-time.
Substitute Christoph Baumgartner equalised in the 78th minute from an Antonio Nusa assist, then headed the winner in the 82nd minute from David Raum's cross after a set piece. Attendance was listed at 17,467.
BBC Sport confirms the full-time score Rot-Weiss Essen 1, RB Leipzig 2. Leipzig advance despite playing more than a half with 10 men.
Sources: www.bbc.com · www.bbc.com
