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Fan riots in the DFB Cup: RB Leipzig beat Sandhausen 4-2!
Fan Zoff at the DFB Cup game: RB Leipzig wins against Sandhausen despite tensions. U19 wins in the cup that takes place at the same time.
Fan riots in the DFB Cup: RB Leipzig beat Sandhausen 4-2!
There was a lot going on in Sandhausen on August 16, 2025. While the spectators enjoyed the atmosphere in the stadium at the DFB Cup game between SV Sandhausen and RB Leipzig, there were heated arguments between the fans. The occasion: A provocative banner from Sandhausen supporters with the inscription “Screw Red Bull!”. This caused tension, which is why the stadium announcer intervened and asked fans not to display any more offensive posters. Despite the fan problem, RB Leipzig was ultimately able to prevail with a clear 4-2 win against the fourth division team and thus move into the next round of the DFB Cup. The draw for the second round will take place on August 31st. lvz.de reports that ...
What happened next? RB Leipzig's U19s also showed strong performances and won 4-2 against FC Schalke 04 on the same day, which also secured them a place in the second round of the DFB Junior Cup. The fans look forward to the upcoming games of this talented team with hope.
New faces and team changes
There were also exciting developments in squad planning: The newly signed striker Rômulo did not travel to Sandhausen for the DFB Cup game because he completed performance tests in Leipzig. The player came from Göztepe Izmir and has signed a contract until 2030. It was also announced that Janis Blaswich, who has played for Leipzig since 2022, is moving to Bayer 04 Leverkusen. And while Rômulo is still in the testing phase, David Raum was named RB Leipzig's new captain on August 14th, while Xaver Schlager serves as vice-captain. This brings a breath of fresh air into the team and those responsible seem to have a good hand when it comes to personnel decisions.
On August 15, media reported that Yussuf Poulsen was named Hamburger SV's new captain after Sebastian Schonlau was no longer part of the club's squad. This shows how quickly leadership in the league can change.
Transfers and rumors
In other news, there is a rumor circulating that FC Bayern Munich is very interested in signing Christopher Nkunku, who was previously under contract with RB Leipzig. Transfers are often a hot topic in the football world and show how dynamic business is. The departures should not be neglected either: Jenny Hipp, who has played for RB Leipzig since 2021, is now moving to Union Berlin with immediate effect. While she scored 18 goals in 79 competitive games, the team is now waiting for the next talent sighting.
Aside from Leipzig, the situation with the Houston Texans in football also requires close attention. This is where the depth on the running back roster will be tested, especially after the injury to Joe Mixon, who was sidelined in the second week of the season. His promising start with 39 carries and a touchdown was abruptly halted, which could jeopardize the team's future. sportingnews.com reports that...
In summary, there is a lot of exciting things going on in German and international football. While the fans in Sandhausen experienced a heated game, the course is being set for a promising future in Leipzig. We can only hope that the best is made of every situation.