RB Leipzig Advances to DFB-Pokal Semifinals with Controversial Penalty

Benjamin Sesko's handball penalty secures Leipzig's 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg, easing pressure on coach Marco Rose.

RB Leipzig defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals, reaching the semifinals for the fourth time in five years.
Benjamin Sesko scored the decisive goal in the 69th minute with a controversial handball penalty confirmed by VAR.
The victory provides temporary relief for coach Marco Rose, who has faced criticism during Leipzig's poor Bundesliga form this season.
Wolfsburg missed their chance to reach the semifinals for the first time since their 2015 DFB-Pokal triumph, despite several close opportunities, including a shot off the crossbar.
Leipzig joins VfB Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen, and third-division Arminia Bielefeld in the semifinals, with matchups to be determined on Sunday.