Eilenburg vs SV Babelsberg 03

SV Babelsberg 03 made light work of lower-league FC Eilenburg at the Ilburg-Stadion on Saturday, running out 4-0 winners in their second pre-season friendly inside 24 hours. Amadeus Ebel scored twice inside the opening half-hour as the Regionalliga Nordost side underlined the gulf in class against their NOFV-Oberliga Süd hosts.

How it unfolded

The visitors needed only 11 minutes to assert their authority. Ebel opened the scoring after a crisp build-up, finishing from close range to give Babelsberg an early lead. He doubled his tally in the 29th minute — and the advantage — with another composed finish, leaving Eilenburg chasing the game before the half-hour mark.

Matthew Meier stretched the lead to 3-0 five minutes before half-time (40'), effectively sealing the contest before the interval. Ardahan Yilmaz completed the scoring in the 70th minute with a well-taken strike, capping a dominant display by Michael Braune's side in front of 150 spectators at the Ilburg-Stadion, with Romano Wehner officiating.

The turning point

Ebel's second goal in the 29th minute effectively ended the contest. Facing a two-goal deficit against a side two divisions above them, Eilenburg had to push forward, which opened the spaces for Babelsberg's third goal before the break. Eilenburg never recovered from that first-half salvo.

Key performers

• Amadeus Ebel (SV Babelsberg 03) — Two clinical first-half finishes set the tone. The forward's movement and composure made the difference in the opening period. A strong early-season statement. Player of the match.
• Matthew Meier (SV Babelsberg 03) — Scored the crucial third goal just before half-time, effectively killing off any hope of an Eilenburg fightback.
• Ardahan Yilmaz (SV Babelsberg 03) — Capped the victory with the fourth goal in the 70th minute, showing sharp finishing instincts. Yilmaz also scored in Babelsberg's 3-1 win at VfL Halle 1896 the previous day.

By the numbers — interpreted The 0-4 scoreline reflected the class disparity between a Regionalliga Nordost side and an Oberliga outfit. Babelsberg took their chances efficiently — four goals from what was likely limited sustained pressure, typical of a pre-season friendly where both sides rotated heavily. Eilenburg's defensive resistance held for only 11 minutes before Ebel's opener, and the two-goal burst either side of the 30-minute mark (29' and 40') defined the contest.

What it means This was Babelsberg's second friendly of a busy pre-season weekend. Michael Braune's side beat VfL Halle 1896 3-1 on Friday 3 July, meaning they have won both matches so far in their summer 2026/27 preparations. Eilenburg, meanwhile, played their first pre-season fixture of the summer.

Babelsberg's next test comes on Wednesday 8 July when they face Hamburger SV II at 14:30 local time. That fixture pits them against another Regionalliga side — the second team of the Bundesliga club — and represents a step up in quality. Eilenburg's next friendly has not been publicly confirmed at the time of writing.

Verdict A routine pre-season win for Babelsberg, as expected given the two-division gap. Ebel's double was the standout takeaway, while the side's ability to back up Friday's victory with a second dominant showing in under 24 hours suggests solid early fitness levels under Braune. Eilenburg will face sterner tests against Oberliga opposition when the competitive season begins.