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WHAT HAPPENED?
Benjamin Šeško scored his 18th goal of the season during RB Leipzig’s 3-1 semi-final defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) on Wednesday. This marked a significant achievement for the Slovenian forward, as it is his third consecutive season scoring at least 18 goals for Leipzig since joining the club from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023. Despite RB Leipzig’s struggles throughout the season, Šeško has been a consistent performer, accounting for 18 of the team’s 52 goals so far across all competitions. He has also gotten 6 assists so far this season for the Bulls.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
RB Leipzig is at risk of failing to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, with their best opportunity hinging on lifting the German Cup. However, their exit from the semi-finals leaves them unlikely to achieve the goal. Amid the team’s general underperformance, Benjamin Šeško has been a standout player. His tally of 18 goals underscores his critical contribution to Leipzig’s attack. Šeško has also become only the second player in RB Leipzig’s history, after Timo Werner, to score at least 18 goals in three consecutive seasons.
WHAT NEXT?
RB Leipzig is set to host Hoffenheim in their next Bundesliga match on Saturday. As the season approaches its conclusion, Benjamin Šeško’s future at the club may be a topic of discussion, especially amid reported interest from Bayern Munich and several English Premier League clubs.
Leipzig sit currently in 6th place in the Bundesliga and are without a coach. They are 3 points away from Mainz, which is 4th and the last place to qualify for the Champions League. The Bundesliga has 7 gamedays left in the season.
