Overshadowed by the death of a fan, RB Leipzig easily advanced to the last 16 of the DFB Cup. As with the 6-0 win in Augsburg, the two-time cup winners were also hugely efficient at Energie Cottbus, winning 4-1 (3-0) against the only remaining third division side in the competition.
However, the victory was overshadowed by the tragic incident involving a Leipzig supporter. "Tragically, a medical emergency occurred at the entrance to the stadium without any outside influence. We have just received the sad news that the RB Leipzig fan concerned has died in hospital," RB announced during the match. The RB fans then stopped their support. The Cottbus home block also remained quiet for a good quarter of an hour.
Meanwhile, the game was quickly decided. In front of 19,700 spectators in the sold-out LEAG Energie Stadion - including 2,000 Leipzig supporters - Johan Bakayoko (13th minute) gave the Saxons an early lead. Christoph Baumgartner (28./37.) increased the lead with a double strike. Ezechiel Banzuzi scored in the second half (59'). The Cottbus goal by substitute Erik Engelhardt (86') was no longer significant.
