RWE Fans Block RB Leipzig Entry in DFB-Pokal Clash

In a dramatic escalation of fan rivalry, supporters of Rot-Weiss Essen have physically blocked the guest entrance to their stadium ahead of a DFB-Pokal second-round match against RB Leipzig. The incident, which occurred overnight on October 26, 2026, involved filling metal gates with concrete and leaving a provocative message: “Bullen müssen draußen bleiben” (“Bulls must stay outside”). Authorities and club officials swiftly removed the obstruction by the following morning, but the act underscores the intense animosity between the two fan bases.

Concrete Blockade at Essen Stadium

Early on Tuesday, unknown perpetrators sealed the entrance to the guest section of the Stadion an der Hafenstraße with concrete, rendering the gates inoperable. A photograph released by local media shows a green metal gate filled with gray concrete, effectively shutting out RB Leipzig supporters. The stadium, which seats approximately 20,000 spectators, typically allocates a ...