RB Leipzig: Ezechiel Banzuzi shines before joining DR Congo

07.11.26 FT Bundesliga Germany

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Ezechiel Banzuzi is continuing his fine form with RB Leipzig. The Congolese midfielder once again made his mark by finding the net in his team’s spectacular 5-2 victory over Augsburg.

A left-footed strike gets Leipzig back on level terms

Trailing on the scoreboard, RB Leipzig could count on Banzuzi to bring the teams level shortly after the half-hour mark. Just outside the penalty area, the midfielder unleashed a superb left-footed shot that nestled in the bottom corner. His goal sparked Leipzig’s response, with the hosts eventually claiming a 5-2 victory.

Thanks to their third consecutive league win, the German club climbed to third place in the Bundesliga. They also extended their perfect start to the season at home.

Statistics underline his influence

Beyond his goal, Ezechiel Banzuzi turned in an impressive performance. He completed all four of his dribble attempts and recorded 83% passing accuracy. Sofascore gave him a rating of 7.8/10. The Congolese midfielder now has 3 goals and 3 assists in 9 appearances this season, having played 695 minutes. He has also created five chances and registered seven shots on target.

With another attacking contribution, Ezechiel Banzuzi is showing his ability to make an impact in RB Leipzig’s play. As the season progresses, the Congolese player continues to stand out in the Bundesliga and play an active role in Leipzig’s strong form. He will now join DR Congo ahead of the two-legged tie against Sierra Leone in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Aliou Toundé |

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