Leipzig Advances to DFB-Pokal Semifinals with Controversial Penalty

Benjamin Sesko's handball penalty secures a 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg, prompting debate over the referee's decision.

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko converted a disputed 69th-minute penalty after Wolfsburg's Kilian Fischer was judged to have committed a handball in the box.
The penalty decision, upheld by the video assistant referee, drew criticism from Wolfsburg players and staff, who argued Fischer's arm position was unavoidable.
The victory marks Leipzig's fourth DFB-Pokal semifinal appearance in five years and offers a reprieve for their under-pressure coach Marco Rose.
Wolfsburg missed key chances, including a header off the crossbar early in the second half, failing to capitalize on a strong defensive and offensive effort.
Leipzig joins Bayer Leverkusen, VfB Stuttgart, and Arminia Bielefeld in the semifinals, with matchups to be determined in Sunday's draw.