Two-time defending champions RB Leipzig suffered a shock exit from the second round of the DFB Pokal (German Cup) 2023-24. Leipzig fell 1-0 to VfL Wolfsburg, who took the lead in the first half through summer signing Vaclav Cerny and defended dearly for the remainder of the match. Elsewhere, Borussia Monchengladbach beat FC Heidenheim 3-1, thanks to a quick-fire brace from Jordan Pefok.