Overview
- Leipzig won the Spitzenspiel with goals via a Jeff Chabot own goal (45'), Yan Diomande (53'), Tiago Tomás (65') for VfB, and Rômulo (90+1').
- Alexander Nübel produced several standout saves before a late dribble error led to Rômulo’s clincher, after which he accepted blame and coach Sebastian Hoeneß publicly backed him.
- The victory extends Leipzig’s unbeaten league run to eight matches following an opening 0:6 loss, yielding seven wins and one draw.
- Werner’s start surpasses Leipzig’s previous best under Ralph Hasenhüttl, which was 21 points after nine games in 2016/17.
- Stuttgart’s five-match Bundesliga winning streak ended, yet the Pokal holders remain in the top group on 18 points.