Essen vs RB Leipzig

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The background

ESSEN, Germany, Oct. 27 — Rot-Weiss Essen, a third-tier club in Germany, was set to host RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal, the German Cup. Before the team and visiting fans arrived, Essen supporters blocked the entrance to the away section with concrete. Reports describe the move as a protest against the visiting side, and one headline describes the section as sealed shut.

The match is the cup's early-round tie between the two clubs. Essen is a third-division side, while Leipzig is a Bundesliga club. Leipzig reportedly was missing several players for the trip, including Nkunku and Estève, according to injury news, and the match is scheduled to take place at Stadion an der Hafenstraße.

What happens next

The DFB-Pokal match between the two clubs is scheduled for Tuesday evening at Stadion an der Hafenstraße.

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Key facts

• Rot-Weiss Essen home fans concreted over the away section entrance before the match.
• The DFB-Pokal tie against RB Leipzig was set for Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Local time.
• Essen plays in Germany's third tier; Leipzig is a Bundesliga club.
• The match is at Stadion an der Hafenstraße in Essen.
• Leipzig was reported to be without some key players for the trip.

What we don't know yet

It is not stated whether the concrete will be removed before the match or how the club will respond.

Updated Oct 27, 2:21 PM EDT.