Lok Leipzig triumphs in the penalty shootout: Saxony Cup 2025 won!

Lok Leipzig triumphs in the penalty shootout: Saxony Cup 2025 won!

The eagerly awaited Saxony Cup final between 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Erzgebirge Aue took place in the Bruno Plache Stadium in Leipzig on May 25, 2025. Over 12,000 spectators witnessed a thrilling duel that ended goalless after 120 minutes and culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout. Ultimately, Lok Leipzig were able to prevail 6-5 and secure the title, marking their third cup victory in the last five years. lok-leipzig.com reports that the team had to perform despite Eichinger's short-term illness.

The game started with high intensity and an enthusiastic atmosphere in the stadium. Aue disrupted Lok's build-up play early on, which visibly challenged coach Jochen Seitz's players. FC Erzgebirge Aue had the first big chance of the game when Seitz narrowly missed the goal in the 30th minute. On the other hand, Ziane failed at the last moment in the 33rd minute, which gave the game an additional explosiveness.

Showdown in extra time

The second half continued to be intense, with a strong long-range shot from Kang that was parried by Aue's goalkeeper Männel. Lok Leipzig had several chances, including a header from Siebeck in the 59th minute and another from Ziane, which was missed in the 63rd minute. A rescue operation by Müller was particularly spectacular, as he sensationally cleared the ball off the line in the 65th minute. Aue pressed in the final phase, but there were no clear scoring opportunities. Eventually, regular time ended without a goal and the teams had to go into extra time, where both sides fought hard for the win.

After 120 minutes without goals, the penalty shootout began. Both teams showed strong nerves and the first ten shooters scored. But then Müller managed to parry the attempt of the sixth Auer shooter. The decisive penalty was confidently converted by Kireski and secured Lok Leipzig the title. kicker.de highlights that FC Erzgebirge Aue, who last won the Saxony Cup in the 2015/16 season, aimed for a title again this year, but failed in the end.

Saxony Cup and the meaning of the titles

The Saxony Cup, whose history goes back to 1991, is one of the most prestigious club competitions in Saxony. Lok Leipzig have now won a total of six titles in this competition, while Erzgebirge Aue also plays an important role with four cup wins. wikipedia.org states that Aue has now played for the cup a total of 11 times in the final participation, while Lok Leipzig has been successful three times in the past five years.

After this triumph, Lok Leipzig will now prepare for the upcoming relegation first leg against TSV Havelse on Wednesday. While Jochen Seitz's team are euphoric about their success in the cup, it will be a challenge to maintain their form and start next season.