The second act to one of the most entertaining and tactically intriguing matchups in Europe this season saw RB Leipzig visit Bergamo, with the tie finely poised following a score draw in the first leg. Atalanta adopted a more attacking approach in this match, but they ended up playing to Leipzig’s strengths in the process. […]
If there ever was a tie to define ‘Europa League heritage’, it was RB Leipzig versus Atalanta. Two incredibly exciting sides that play transition-heavy football were destined to create a memorable match for neutrals, and they certainly delivered both in terms of excitement and tactical intrigue. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. RB […]
If not for an unfortunate own goal, RB Leipzig could perhaps have taken a point from their visit to the Allianz Arena. Domenico Tedesco’s side showed the kind of fight that they lacked before the new man took over, but compatriot Julian Nagelsmann’s use of Leroy Sané and emphasis on vertical play saw him emerge […]
With Stuttgart having been drubbed 4-0 in the previous fixture, one might think that revenge was on the minds of the hosts coming in. But relegation fears have diminished the side’s ambitions, as RB Leipzig put a further dent in their fight to remain in the German top flight. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Tweaks to the buildup shape and solid defensive organization helped RB Leipzig overwhelm Borussia Mönchengladbach in the first half, which set the stage for new manager Domenico Tedesco to claim victory on his debut. On the other hand, counterpart Adi Hütter may just feel his seat getting warmer, as Gladbach slumped to a third consecutive defeat […]
Following a first half in which Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby gave Bayer Leverkusen the early lead, substitute manager Achim Beierlorzer’s changes made RB Leipzig much more competitive in an engaging second half. That lasted till Gerardo Seoane made a few key changes of his own, as Leverkusen coasted what was ultimately a comfortable win […]
Jesse Marsch’s RB Leipzig represented a banana skin fixture for Mauricio Pochettino’s high powered Paris Saint-Germain, but it turns out that very few games are unwinnable when you count Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi as starters. Leipzig did well enough in spots to merit their lead, but they are yet to display the kind of […]
Pep Guardiola’s pleas for support from the fans stole the headlines after this game, but the manic action on the pitch offered the best sales pitch on the night. RB Leipzig’s approach may have helped them preserve a foothold in the match, but it also set the tone for a goal fest in which Manchester […]
Despite being heavily tilted in favor of the team from Bavaria, games between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich have generally been excellent displays of pressing football. With Jesse Marsch now at the helm of the home side, the tradition looked set to continue, though chances of a victory for his Leipzig were slim. Adding to […]
As far as first Bundesliga starts go, it does not get better than it did for Dominik Szoboszlai against Stuttgart. After struggling in their first game under Jesse Marsch, Leipzig’s personnel changes allowed them to rip through one of last season’s most impressive teams in Stuttgart, with Szoboszlai scoring twice as Emil Forsberg finished off […]