RB Leipzig suffered a surprising 0-1 home defeat to FC Augsburg in a Bundesliga match on March 7, 2026. A disciplined defensive performance from Augsburg and a first-half goal were enough to stun the Red Bull Arena crowd and halt Leipzig's push for a top-four finish. The only goal of the game came against the run of play in the 30th minute, as Augsburg won possession in midfield and launched a rapid counter-attack, finished calmly by their striker. Leipzig dominated possession for the remainder of the match but struggled to break down a compact and determined Augsburg block, with their best efforts either saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by last-ditch defending. The introduction of several attacking substitutes failed to change Leipzig's fortunes, as Augsburg held firm to claim a massive three points. This result was a significant setback for Leipzig's Champions League ambitions, while it provided a huge boost to Augsburg's survival hopes, moving them further clear of the bottom three. Leipzig's director of sport called the performance "unacceptable," while the Augsburg coach hailed a "historic win." Leipzig's lineup included Openda and Sesko up front, but neither could find a way through.