VfL Wolfsburg battled past fourth-tier side VSG Altglienicke on penalties to reach the second round of the German DFB Cup. At the same time, media two controversial players could be leaving the club.
The Wolves currently sit in 4th place in the 2. Bundesliga with four points from two matches. They have scored one goal and conceded none, but trail leaders Hertha BSC by five points. Their next fixture is at home against Energie Cottbus on September 5th.
Wolfsburg won the first-round tie on August 24th via a 6-5 penalty shootout. The score was 2-2 after ninety minutes and 3-3 after extra time. Maximilian Arnold scored in the 55th and 83rd minutes, with Hauke Wahl equalizing in the 117th minute. The fourth-division side led twice, most recently through Mehmet Ibrahimi in the 109th minute.
Stats highlight Wolfsburg's clear dominance in possession. They took 32 shots compared to Altglienicke's nine and completed 89% of their passes. Despite this control, late goals and penalties were needed to avoid a major upset early in the season.
There is transfer speculation surrounding Wolfsburg players Mohamed Amoura and Denis Vavro. One of the two "problem professionals" is said to be moving to Czech side FC Viktoria Pilsen. No specific transfer fee was mentioned.
The other player has attracted interest from a French club. Both are referred to as "scandal stars", though the specific reasons for this label are not detailed. These remain rumours and not official club announcements.
The official Bundesliga website lists Ignacio Camacho's statistics for the 2020/2021 season. The Spanish midfielder made zero appearances in the Bundesliga that campaign. His most recent recorded activity is dated Saturday, August 29th, with no further details provided.
Camacho, born in 1990, is now 36 years old. His profile page shows zero goals, assists, shots, and duels won for that season. These outdated figures do not reflect his current status within the Wolfsburg squad for the 2026/27 season. The current team squad provides a more accurate overview.
The narrow Cup win provides relief but also exposes vulnerabilities against lower-league opposition. The upcoming league match against 7th-placed Energie Cottbus on September 5th is a direct benchmark.
The transfer rumours could lead to movement in the squad. If Amoura or Vavro do depart, it would free up space for potential new signings. The team must improve its efficiency in front of goal, as demonstrated by the numerous missed chances against Altglienicke. The coming weeks will show if Wolfsburg can build on their solid league start of one win and one draw.
