Leipzig's frustration grows after third defeat in the Champions League!

Leipzig's frustration grows after third defeat in the Champions League!

In a dramatic Champions League duel, RB Leipzig's hopes of winning their first point of the season were suddenly dashed! In the game against Liverpool FC, the Saxons suffered a bitter 1-0 defeat, which increased the pressure on coach Marco Rose's team enormously. "This is very disappointing. We are already under pressure. We still have five games, which are not easy either," complained Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi after the game, adding that the coming games will be crucial.

The decisive goal for Liverpool came from Darwin Núñez in the 27th minute, after a brilliant cross that was impossible for Leipzig's defense to defend. Despite a full stadium with 45,228 fans, Leipzig failed to put the favorites in trouble. Loïs Openda's offside goal, which could have given the team its first lead, was particularly painful. Ex-Leipzig player Dominik Szoboszlai, who played for Liverpool, was visibly satisfied after the game: “It was a nice feeling today.”

Change and formation

The change in defense, where Benjamin Henrichs replaced the ill Lukas Klostermann, did not initially seem to be a problem. Nevertheless, Leipzig were repeatedly put under pressure by Liverpool, particularly through the agile Mohamed Salah and the heading ability of Núñez, whose shots were parried superbly by Gulacsi. But luck seemed to be on the English club's side, because despite clear chances, Leipzig had to keep fishing the ball out of the net.

The Leipzig offensive was hardly able to make any impact, the players and we seemed stressed and uninspired. Attempts to use long balls were often unsuccessful, while Liverpool considered their own attack and acted with facts. The final chord for Leipzig came in the last few minutes, but in the end it wasn't enough to win the deserved point. One thing is certain: a rethink is necessary, otherwise the misery will continue!