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Parallel to the threatened relegation in the Bundesliga, FC Schalke 04 has now also failed in the DFB Cup.

Despite one of his best performances in recent weeks, the bottom of the table lost 1-0 (0-1) at VfL Wolfsburg in the round of 16.

While the crisis-plagued guests did not take advantage of chances from four meters away in the attack, they were unlucky at the decisive moment.

The penalty kick, which led to the winning goal by Wout Weghorst in the 40th minute, was only imposed after the video assistant intervened.

Referee Felix Zwayer had initially overlooked the foul ex-Wolfsburg William on Xaver Schlager.

Goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann initially saved Weghorst's penalty - the Dutch striker only hit a margin.

Wout Weghorst only fails with his penalty, but then hits in the margin

Source: dpa / Swen gatekeeper

The Schalke streak of bad luck had started long before the kick-off that day.

It was clear that Shkodran Mustafi, who was only signed by Arsenal on Monday, would be absent from the Volkswagen Arena in view of the quarantine requirements after his move from London.

But then the second prominent winter transfer Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was canceled due to calf problems and Suat Serdar and Benito Raman with colds.

Coach Christian Gross should have nominated 20 players for this cup game, he only got 17 together.

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Measured against this personnel situation and especially against the frustrating appearances in the Bundesliga for months, Schalke even performed well.

Especially the left side with Sead Kolasinac and Amine Harit caused problems for the Wolfsburgers who were so strong recently.

In the 14th minute, VfL defender Paulo Otavio blocked a shot from William just in time after some good work by Harit.

The Brazilian was loaned to Schalke by Wolfsburg just a week and a half ago.

Shortly after the 1-0 goal, goalkeeper Koen Casteels managed the feat of keeping a shot by Matthew Hoppe from just four meters away (45th).

The opening goal and compensation awarded in such a short time gave VfL a boost.

S04 continued to hold against it, but was tied more often on the defensive in the second half and therefore not dangerous up front for a long time.

Only in the 74th minute did a Schalke fail again from close range to Casteels - this time it was Mark Uth.

Hoppe then shot over the gate from the best position in the 85th minute.

RB Leipzig - VfL Bochum 4-0

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RB Leipzig has reached the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup for the second time and is only three wins away from the first major title in the club's history.

Julian Nagelsmann's team prevailed against second division club VfL Bochum 4-0 (2-0).

For the first time, RB 2018/19 moved into the round of the last eight and only failed in the final at Bayern Munich.

Leipzig walks into the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup against Bochum

Source: REUTERS

Amadou Haidara (11th minute) set the course for victory early on.

The Malian international was on the spot after a pass from captain Marcel Sabitzer.

The Austrian international (45 + 1) increased again shortly before the break with a penalty.

Yussuf Poulsen (66th / 75th) made the decision with a double.

RB coach Julian Nagelsmann spared regulars like Dayot Upamecano and Dani Olmo and brought five new ones compared to the Leverkusen win.

This did not affect the Leipzig game, the team had the game under control for over 90 minutes and never left any doubts about the victory.