RB Leipzig – SC Freiburg: Leipzig extend their unbeaten run with a comeback win over Freiburg (3-1)

Freiburg came out strong, seeming poised to upset Leipzig with an impressive start. However, the home team turned the game on its head with a resilient second-half comeback, securing a hard-fought victory. This win extends their domestic unbeaten streak to nineteen games, though Freiburg’s determined display made it far from straightforward, despite the final scoreline.

Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed.

Two teams competing neck-and-neck at the top of the Bundesliga table faced each other in a highly anticipated game at the Red Bull Arena. RB Leipzig, the only team apart from Bayern München undefeated in the league, hoped to maintain their early-season form despite a tough run of results in the UEFA Champions League. SC Freiburg, on the other hand, had an opportunity to produce a statement win and loudly announce themselves as serious contenders for European qualification.

Despite playing just three nights earlier in the Champions League, Leipzig manager Marco Rose only made two changes to the starting lineup that faced Liverpool. Xavi Simons and Arthur Vermeeren were the two who did not feature, with the Dutch forward unfortunately sidelined with a ligament injury, which will keep him out for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, Christoph Baumgartner replaced Vermeeren in midfield. Julian Schuster similarly made two personnel changes with Nicolas Höfler and Maximilian Rosenfelder replacing Maximilian Eggestein and Matthias Ginter.

Despite the final result, the match was close, similar to their league position before kick-off. There were also different tactical themes that dictated each half. In the end, it came down to capitalizing on the opportunities.

Exploiting . . .