RB Leipzig 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg Player Ratings: Brajan Gruda Stunner At The End Secures a Point for Die Rotten Bullen at Home

What an absolutely frantic match we witnessed at the Red Bull Arena. This Bundesliga encounter had everything, ending in a dramatic 2-2 draw between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg.

It was a game defined by relentless attacking, heroic goalkeeping, and a late, late twist. From our perspective, this was a classic example of why this league is so entertaining.

After a goalless first half dominated by Leipzig's chances and Kamil Grabara's saves, the game exploded into life. VfL Wolfsburg shocked the hosts by taking the lead through a swift counter-attack finished by Mohamed Amoura in the 52nd minute.

The home side fought back, with Yan Diomande grabbing a deserved equalizer in the 70th minute, only for Wolfsburg to punch back and retake the lead via substitute Mattias Svanberg just eight minutes later.

Just when it seemed like an unlikely away win was on the cards, the man of the moment, Brajan Gruda, stepped up. He unleashed a stunning strike in the 89th minute to level the scores, sending the home fans wild.

It was the least RB Leipzig deserved for their attacking persistence in a match that will be remembered for its chaotic energy and thrilling conclusion, while Wolfsburg will be disappointed that they had leave without grabbing all three points at stake.

Have a look at the RB Leipzig vs Wolfsburg Player Ratings below.

Key Takeaways

• Leipzig registered 20 shots in the game, of which only 10 were on target.
• Willi Orban completed the most passes (97) in this match.
• Wolfsburg's Sael Kumbedi won the most duels (12) in the match.

RB Leipzig Player Ratings vs Wolfsburg

Here are the RB Leipzig Player Ratings from the RB Leipzig vs Wolfsburg Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Péter Gulácsi - 6.0: A really short outing for the keeper. He was forced off with an injury before the half-hour mark. Didn't have a single save to make, so it's tough to give a proper rating. Looked composed for the time he was on.

Defenders

Willi Orbán - 7.5: A rock at the back. He was incredibly comfortable on the ball, spraying passes around with 92% accuracy. Won almost all of his duels and was a commanding presence. A proper captain's display under pressure.

Nicolas Seiwald - 6.5: Played in defense and was extremely tidy in possession, completing 95% of his passes. However, he was part of a backline that conceded twice. A solid but not spectacular performance before being substituted.

Max Finkgräfe - 7.0: What stood out to us was his energy. He was up and down the left flank all game, contributing defensively with 8 ball recoveries and 3 successful tackles. Also showed his quality going forward. A very impressive showing from the fullback.

Benjamin Henrichs - 6.5: Had a decent first hour on the pitch. He contributed to the attack creating a couple of chances and was defensively sound. Didn't do much wrong but didn't exactly set the world on fire either. A standard performance.

Midfielders

Antonio Nusa - 8.0: An absolute livewire on the left wing. He was a constant thorn in Wolfsburg's side, completing 5 dribbles and creating 4 chances. His directness and trickery were a joy to watch, even if the final ball wasn't always there. A fantastic creative outlet for his team.

Brajan Gruda - 9.0: Simply sensational and our highest-rated player. The best player on the pitch by a country mile. He scored the crucial late equalizer, assisted the first, and created 5 chances in total. Everything good for Leipzig seemed to flow through him. A masterclass performance.

Christoph Baumgartner - 6.0: We noticed he worked his socks off, but it was a frustrating day for him. He got into good positions but his final product was lacking and he lost possession too often. A day where the effort was there but the quality was not.

Xaver Schlager - 7.0: The team's engine as captain. He was combative, breaking up play and driving the team forward from midfield. Picked up a yellow card for his troubles, which summed up his all-action display. A warrior in the middle of the park.

Yan Diomande - 8.5: An outstanding performance full of dynamism. He scored a well-taken goal and was a nightmare for defenders with his 6 successful dribbles. From our perspective, his powerful runs from midfield were a key feature of Leipzig's attack.

Forwards

Conrad Harder - 5.5: A disappointing day for the striker. He missed a big chance in the first half that he really should have buried. He struggled to make an impact against the Wolfsburg defence and was subbed off just after the hour mark.

Substitutes

Maarten Vandevoordt - 6.5: Came on for the injured Gulácsi. He conceded two goals but couldn't really be faulted for either. Made a couple of routine stops otherwise.

Ridle Baku - 6.5: Added some energy and a direct threat down the right side after coming on.

Rômulo - 6.5: Forced a good save with a header shortly after his introduction. Looked more dangerous than Harder.

Johan Bakayoko - N/A: Didn't have enough time to make a significant impact.

Castello Lukeba - N/A: Brought on late to shore things up.

Manager

O. Werner - 7.0: His team showed incredible character to come from behind twice. The attacking game plan was clear and created a host of chances. However, he will be concerned about how easily his team were caught on the counter for both goals.

Wolfsburg Player Ratings vs RB Leipzig

Here are the Wolfsburg Player Ratings from the RB Leipzig vs Wolfsburg Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Kamil Grabara - 7.5: It was a bizarre game for him. He made an incredible 8 saves, some of which were absolutely top-drawer to keep his team in it. But, his stats show an error leading to a goal which is a major blot on his copybook. A heroic yet flawed performance.

Defenders

Denis Vavro - 6.5: Had his hands full all game. He made a staggering 11 clearances, which shows just how much pressure the defence was under. Was solid enough but ultimately part of a defence that couldn't hold on.

Jeanuël Belocian - 6.5: A mixed bag for the defender. He provided a fantastic assist for the second goal, a huge moment. Defensively, however, he was less convincing and seemed to struggle with Leipzig's pace.

Moritz Jenz - 6.5: Another defender who was incredibly busy. He made 8 clearances and 2 crucial blocked shots. Battled hard and did his job reasonably well under immense and sustained pressure.

Saël Kumbedi - 6.0: A really difficult afternoon. He won an impressive 7 tackles, but he was also dribbled past 4 times and gave away fouls in dangerous areas. Nusa gave him a torrid time. Deserves credit for sticking to his task.

Midfielders

Kento Shiogai - 4.0: A day to forget. He was completely overrun in midfield and was dribbled past a shocking seven times. Offered no protection to his backline and was rightly hooked after an hour. The worst performer on the pitch.

Lovro Majer - 6.0: Tried to get on the ball and make things happen but the game largely passed him by. He was neat in possession but couldn't exert any real influence on the match before being substituted.

Adam Daghim - 6.0: He got an assist which is a positive, but he was so wasteful with the ball, losing possession 20 times. His decision-making let him down on multiple occasions. A frustrating performance to watch.

Christian Eriksen - 6.5: A surprisingly quiet game from the Dane. He put in a defensive shift, making three tackles, but offered very little of his trademark creativity going forward. Tidy, but his team needed more from him.

Maximilian Arnold - 7.0: The captain led by example defensively. He was constantly in the right place to break up play, making 4 interceptions and 7 clearances. A disciplined and important performance in shielding a stretched defence.

Forwards

Mohamed Amoura - 7.5: Looked incredibly sharp. He took his goal brilliantly on the counter-attack and was a constant threat with his pace. His team missed his presence after he was forced off with an injury. A great shift.

Substitutes

Mattias Svanberg - 7.5: A dream impact from the bench. He came on and scored what he must have thought was the winner. A clinical finish.

Konstantinos Koulierakis - 6.0: Came on for the injured Amoura and did his job without fuss.

Dzenan Pejcinovic - N/A: Not enough time to influence the match.

Manager

D. Bauer - 7.0: His game plan almost worked to perfection. He set his team up to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, and they scored two excellent goals this way. He'll be gutted they couldn't hold on at the end, but it was a smart tactical approach.

Man of the Match

Brajan Gruda was adjudged as Sportsdunia's man of the match from this Bundesliga match.

Worst Performer

Kento Shiogai from Wolfsburg had the worst outing in the RB Leipzig vs Wolfsburg fixture.