Result

RB Leipzig beat St. Pauli 2-1 in Bundesliga Matchday 33 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig on 9 May 2026, a result that secured Leipzig a top-four finish and a return to the UEFA Champions League.

Goals

Xaver Schlager 45', Willi Orban 54' (RB Leipzig); Abdoulie Ceesay 86' (St. Pauli)

Match report

RB Leipzig moved closer to Champions League qualification with a hard-fought win over relegation-threatened St. Pauli. Xaver Schlager broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time, turning home a loose ball from a David Raum corner in what was his final home appearance for the club. Willi Orban then headed in a second from another Raum corner shortly after the break, before substitute Abdoulie Ceesay pulled one back for St. Pauli in the 86th minute. Leipzig held firm in the closing stages to seal all three points and confirm their place in next season's Champions League. Watch the full RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli highlights and every goal above.

People also ask

Who scored in RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli?

Xaver Schlager (45') and Willi Orban (54') scored for RB Leipzig, while Abdoulie Ceesay (86') scored for St. Pauli.

What was the final score of RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli?

RB Leipzig won 2-1 against St. Pauli in Bundesliga Matchday 33.

What did the result mean for RB Leipzig?

The win confirmed RB Leipzig's top-four finish and secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the following season.