Bundesliga
4:30 p.mFebruary 15, 2026
Regular season – 22
Red Bull Arena
Referee: Matthias Jollenbeck, Germany
RB Leipzig
VfL Wolfsburg
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2.62
Expected Goals (xG)
0.59
Passing by
604 (88%)
Accurate passes
255 (77%)
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1
G
Pere Gulácsi
6.3
35
d
Max Finkgräfe
7.0
13
d
Nicolas Seiwald
6.9
4
d
Willi Orbán
7.3
39
d
Benjamin Henrichs
6.9
14
M
Christoph Baumgartner
6.0
M
Xavier Schlager (C)
63′ Stumbled
7
M
Antonio Nusa
7.3
M
Brian Gruda
89′
70′ M
Yan Diomande
70′
11
F
Conrad Harder
6.6
1
G
Kamil Grabara
8.2
d
Jeanuel Belocian
78′
15
d
Moritz Jenz
7.0
3
d
Denis Vavro
7.7
d
Saël Kumbedi
48′ Stumbled
27
M
Maximilian Arnold (C)
6.7
24
M
Christian Eriksen
6.9
7
M
Kento Shiogai
6.3
10
M
Lovro Majer
6.3
M
Adam Daghim
52′ F
Mohamed Amora
52′
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Brajan Gruda’s late equalizer secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for RB Leipzig against VfL Wolfsburg, concluding a thrilling Bundesliga match at the Red Bull Arena.
The Red Bull Arena hosted a clash between teams with contrasting league ambitions. Sixth-placed Leipzig were aiming to cement a European place, while 15th-placed Wolfsburg were desperate for points to move away from the relegation zone. This set the stage for an intense battle.
The first half remained goalless despite RB Leipzig’s dominant possession. The home side controlled 68% of the ball, going ahead with 10 shots in total, but struggled to break down Wolfsburg’s strong defence. Wolfsburg, meanwhile, focused on containment.
VfL Wolfsburg goalkeeper Kamil Grabara was instrumental in the opening 45 minutes. He made several crucial saves, thwarting Leipzig’s attempts and ensuring the score remained level at the break. His performance kept the visitors in the contest.
Both teams returned from the break knowing that they needed to increase their offensive intent in order to secure a vital victory.
Wolfsburg surprised the home crowd shortly after the restart. In the 52nd minute, Mohamed Amoura expertly opened the scoring, latching on to A’s accurate pass. Daghim to give the visitors a surprise advantage. That changed the momentum.
RB Leipzig immediately pressed for an equaliser, bringing in fresh legs to intensify their attack. Their persistence paid off in the 70th minute when Yan Diomande found the back of the net. Brajan Gruda provided the assist and revived Leipzig’s hopes.
Just eight minutes later, Wolfsburg took the lead again. Mattias Svanberg converted expertly in the 78th minute, assisted by J. Belocian. This restored Wolfsburg’s lead and silenced the home fans.
With time quickly running out, Leipzig launched a final, desperate assault. Brajan Gruda became the home team’s hero, scoring a spectacular equalizer in the 89th minute. His unassisted strike secured a share of the points.
The match statistics highlighted Leipzig’s overall dominance, despite the draw. They finished with 19 total shots and an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.62. Wolfsburg managed just 10 shots and a 0.59 xG, relying heavily on Grabara’s eight saves.
This hard-fought draw sees RB Leipzig remain sixth in the Bundesliga standings. VfL Wolfsburg earned a valuable point in their fight to avoid relegation, showing immense defensive effort and clinical finishing.
