RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Highlights and Match Report

Bundesliga

5:30 PMFebruary 21, 2026

Regular Season - 23

RB Leipzig

Show Score

2 - 2

HT:(2 - 0)

Borussia Dortmund

Red Bull Arena

Referee: Benjamin Brand, Germany

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RB Leipzig

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Borussia Dortmund

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Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

56%

44%

1.78

Expected goals (xG)

1.32

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

13

Total shots

10

3

Shots on target

4

6

Shots off target

2

4

Blocked shots

4

12

Shots inside box

9

1

Shots outside box

1

6

Corner kicks

2

0

Offsides

3

Passing

445

Total passes

353

375 (84%)

Accurate passes

270 (76%)

Discipline

11

Fouls

17

3

Yellow cards

4

0

Red cards

0

3

Goalkeeper saves

1

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Lineup

RB Leipzig

4-3-3

26 G Maarten Vandevoordt 7.9

22 D David Raum (C) 90+2' Unsportsmanlike conduct 39' 7.9

23 D Castello Lukeba 41' Foul 6.7

4 D Willi Orbán 7.3

17 D Ridle Baku 7.0

24 M Xaver Schlager 6.2

13 M Nicolas Seiwald 6.6

14 M Christoph Baumgartner 20' 39' 7.2

49 F Yan Diomande 20' 9.0

40 F Rômulo 30' Foul 50' 6.9

10 F Brajan Gruda 7.5

Substitutes

7 M Antonio Nusa 65' Replaced by X. Schlager 6.5

11 F Conrad Harder 81' Replaced by Romulo Cardoso 6.6

39 D Benjamin Henrichs 82' Replaced by R. Baku 6.3

6 M Ezechiel Banzuzi 81' Replaced by B. Gruda 6.5

35 D Max Finkgräfe 90+4' Replaced by Y. Diomande

25 G Leopold Zingerle

5 D El Chadaille Bitshiabu

27 F Tidiam Gomis

9 F Johan Bakayoko

Coach

Ole Werner

Borussia Dortmund

3-4-2-1

1 G Gregor Kobel (C) 6.6

5 D Ramy Bensebaini 45+2' Tripping 6.5

3 D Waldemar Anton 7.2

49 D Luca Reggiani 54' Holding 6.3

24 M Daniel Svensson 6.9

8 M Felix Nmecha 6.5

7 M Jobe Bellingham 6.6

26 M Julian Ryerson 69' 7.3

14 F Maximilian Beier 6.5

20 F Marcel Sabitzer 6.9

9 F Serhou Guirassy 6.5

Substitutes

2 D Yan Couto 65' Replaced by L. Reggiani 6.3

10 M Julian Brandt 64' Replaced by M. Beier 6.3

17 M Carney Chukwuemeka 64' Replaced by F. Nmecha 6.9

21 F Fábio Silva 78' Holding 90+5' 72' Replaced by S. Guirassy 7.2

27 F Karim Adeyemi 90+5' 76' Replaced by M. Sabitzer 6.7

33 G Alexander Meyer

47 D Elias Benkara

6 M Salih Özcan

40 F Samuele Inacio

Coach

Niko Kovac

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	33	27	5	1	117-35	82	86	W 19 April: Bayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart W 25 April: FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München W No match found D No match found W 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
2	Borussia Dortmund	33	21	7	5	68-34	34	70	L 18 April: 1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund L No match found W No match found L No match found W 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
3	RB Leipzig	33	20	5	8	65-43	22	65	W 18 April: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig W 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin W No match found L No match found W No match found
4	VfB Stuttgart	33	18	7	8	69-47	22	61	W No match found L No match found D 02 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart D No match found W No match found
5	1899 Hoffenheim	33	18	7	8	65-48	17	61	D No match found W 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim W No match found D No match found W No match found
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	17	7	9	67-46	21	58	W No match found L No match found W 02 May: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig W No match found L No match found
7	SC Freiburg	33	12	8	13	47-56	-9	44	W 19 April: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim W No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	11	10	12	59-63	-4	43	W No match found L No match found D No match found L 08 May: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt L No match found
9	FC Augsburg	33	12	7	14	45-57	-12	43	D No match found W No match found D No match found W 09 May: FC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W No match found
10	FSV Mainz 05	33	9	10	14	42-53	-11	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Hamburger SV	33	9	10	14	39-53	-14	37	L 18 April: Werder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV L 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L No match found W 10 May: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg W No match found
12	Union Berlin	33	9	9	15	40-58	-18	36	L 18 April: Union Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin L No match found D No match found W 16 May: Union Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg
13	Borussia Mönchengladbach	33	8	11	14	38-53	-15	35	L No match found D 25 April: VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach D No match found W No match found L No match found
14	1. FC Köln	33	7	11	15	48-58	-10	32	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
15	Werder Bremen	33	8	8	17	37-58	-21	32	L No match found W No match found D No match found L 09 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
16	VfL Wolfsburg	33	6	8	19	42-68	-26	26	L No match found W No match found D 03 May: SC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg D No match found L No match found
17	1. FC Heidenheim	33	6	8	19	41-70	-29	26	W No match found L No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found
18	FC St. Pauli	33	6	8	19	28-57	-29	26	L No match found D No match found L 03 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 L 09 May: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli L 16 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg

Qualification/Relegation

• Champions League
• UEFA Europa League
• Conference League Qualification
• Relegation Playoffs
• Relegation

Borussia Dortmund launched a stunning late comeback, securing a dramatic 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig at Red Bull Arena. Fábio Silva’s injury-time equalizer salvaged a vital point after Christoph Baumgartner’s first-half double put the hosts in command.

The Bundesliga clash on February 21, 2026, pitted second-placed Dortmund, boasting a formidable five-game winning streak, against fifth-placed Leipzig. Dortmund aimed to maintain their title challenge, while Leipzig sought to close the gap on the Champions League spots with a crucial home victory.

RB Leipzig started with clear intent, rewarded in the 20th minute. Yan Diomande provided a precise assist, allowing Christoph Baumgartner to strike home the opening goal. The Red Bull Arena erupted as Leipzig took an early lead.

The intensity of the game quickly escalated. Leipzig’s Romulo Cardoso received a yellow card in the 30th minute for a foul. Just nine minutes later, Baumgartner doubled his tally, showcasing his sharp form.

David Raum delivered an excellent pass, which Baumgartner clinically finished, giving Leipzig a commanding 2-0 advantage in the 39th minute. Defender C. Lukeba then picked up a yellow card for Leipzig shortly before the break, reflecting the game’s physical nature.

Dortmund faced a significant challenge at half-time, trailing by two goals. The visitors needed a drastic shift in momentum and strategy to turn the match around. Leipzig, meanwhile, looked comfortable holding their lead, confident in their defensive setup.

The second half began with immediate drama. In the 50th minute, an unfortunate own goal from Romulo Cardoso offered Borussia Dortmund a crucial lifeline. The ball found its way into Leipzig’s net, cutting the deficit to 2-1.

Dortmund pressed hard for an equalizer, introducing fresh legs with a triple substitution in the 64th and 65th minutes. M. Beier, F. Nmecha, and Y. Couto entered the fray, injecting new energy into their attack. Leipzig also made changes, bringing on A. Nusa to shore up their midfield.

The game descended into a scrappy affair, marked by several yellow cards. Julian Ryerson (69′) and Fábio Silva (78′) were booked for Dortmund, while Leipzig’s David Raum also received a yellow in stoppage time for unsportsmanlike conduct.

As the clock ticked past 90 minutes, Borussia Dortmund’s relentless pressure finally paid off. In the 95th minute, substitute Fábio Silva, assisted by Karim Adeyemi, slotted home a dramatic equalizer. The late goal sent the away fans into raptures and stunned the home support.

Statistically, Leipzig held 56% possession and registered 13 total shots, with an expected goals (xG) of 1.78. Dortmund managed 10 shots and an xG of 1.32, demonstrating their efficiency in front of goal during the comeback despite fewer chances.

This thrilling 2-2 draw sees Borussia Dortmund maintain their strong position in the Bundesliga table, avoiding a damaging defeat. For RB Leipzig, the late concession feels like two points dropped, missing a chance to strengthen their grip on a European qualification spot.