Before the round of 16 in the DFB Cup between RB Leipzig and TSG Hoffenheim, there was a medical emergency in front of the stadium.
Leipzig/Munich – Dramatic incident in Leipzig!
In the run-up to the round of 16 duel in the DFB Cup between defending champions RB and TSG Hoffenheim, there was a medical emergency.
DFB Cup: Tragic incident in the cup game in Leipzig!
Fan collapses in front of the stadium
At the entrance to the stadium, one person had to be resuscitated before the game, was treated by an emergency doctor and taken to the hospital.
As a result of this incident, fans have temporarily suspended support at the stadium.#RBLTSG
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) February 1, 2023
"The fan was treated before kick-off and taken to the hospital.
The incident happened in front of the stadium," said an RB spokesman on Wednesday.
At first there was no further information.
DFB Cup: RB Leipzig leads against TSG Hoffenheim
The news of the emergency had spread among the fans in the stadium.
The mood was subdued despite the earlier Leipzig goal, there were only a few cheers and chants.
The announcement was also made on Sky and explained why there was a spooky atmosphere at the game.
The hosts took the lead through Emil Forsberg in the 8th minute.
Konrad Laimer made it 2-0 just before the break.
(sid/smk)
