Leipzig's Champions League hopes dented with Wolfsburg draw in Bundesliga

The draw at home against the modest Wolfsburg side is a setback for Leipzig's top-four ambitions.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Leipzig received a blow to their Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-2 draw against modest Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Why it matters

Leipzig is fighting to secure a top-four finish in the Bundesliga, which would earn them a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League. The dropped points against a lower-table opponent like Wolfsburg makes their path to the Champions League more difficult.

The details

Leipzig twice took the lead in the match through goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Timo Werner, but Wolfsburg equalized on both occasions to earn a point on the road. The draw leaves Leipzig in fifth place in the Bundesliga table, outside of the Champions League qualification spots.

  • The match took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Dominik Szoboszlai

A Hungarian midfielder who plays for RB Leipzig.

Timo Werner

A German striker who plays for RB Leipzig.

Wolfsburg

A professional football club based in Wolfsburg, Germany that competes in the Bundesliga.

RB Leipzig

A professional football club based in Leipzig, Germany that competes in the Bundesliga.

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What’s next

Leipzig will look to bounce back in their next Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund on February 22, 2026.

The takeaway

This draw is a setback for Leipzig's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season, as they now sit outside the top four in the Bundesliga table. They will need to pick up points in their remaining matches to secure a spot in Europe's top club competition.