Leipzig's Champions League drama: Despite the outnumbered, fans shocked!

Leipzig's Champions League drama: Despite the outnumbered, fans shocked!

rb Leipzig wrote another heartbreaking chapter in Champions League history. Despite the overnight and two leadership, the game against Juventus Turin ended with a 2: 3 defeat. This was already the second bankruptcy this season, and the pressure on coach Marco Rose is rapid. "We were too naive," emphasized player Nicolas Seiwald when the disappointment in the cabin became felt.

The encounter took place on October 3, 2024, and the Saxons stood on the pitch in front of a home crowd with the clear goal of securing three points. But hope was vanished when Juventus showed what it means to play at a high level. The first half was still quite good for Leipzig, who took the lead thanks to Benjamin Šeško - a goal that had the audience cheered. But the second half brought a turn: after compensation and two other goals from Juve, the Leipziger ran behind.

The surprising turn in the game

The guests from Turin had to replace their captain Bremer at an early stage for injury, which initially appeared as an advantage for Leipzig. But especially after the red card for Juve goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio after a handball in the 59th minute, the game seemed to tip over. Despite the majority, Leipzig could not convert the requirement into a win. "It was brutal and bitter," said captain Willi Orban.

The goals fell in a lively interplay. At first, Dusan Vlahovic equalized in the 50th minute before Šeško scored again for Leipzig. But Vlahovic replied immediately, and Francisco Conceicao secured the three points for Juventus in the 83rd minute. Incomprehensible that, despite several clear chances, Leipzig was unable to bring the victory over time.

"We had the opportunities to get more out of the game", said Seiwald and regretted the missed opportunities. RB sports director Rouven Schröder also paid respect to the use of the team, but concluded with a serious analysis: "I have the feeling that we could still play and create opportunities. And the goal shouldn't be." That day it wasn't enough to get a fiery victory against the Italian record champion, which is considered one of the title candidates.

The situation in the table is becoming more and more urgent for Leipzig. After two games, they are in the group phase without points. "It is difficult to say how many points we need to get on," admitted Orban, looking at the next home game against Liverpool FC on October 23, 2024. "We have to start scoring," he said. With six other games on the program, the team from Saxony urgently has to find the turning point in order not to lose sight of the goal of knockout round.

The fans are disappointed, the players are frustrated, but the team has to continue working and keep believing in their own skills. "We are in a new competition and we have to get used to it," said Rose, hopefully to influence the mood in the cabin. RB Leipzig has the chance to learn from the mistakes and possibly show itself as a stronger unit at the end of the group phase. It remains uncertain whether time is enough - the upcoming games will decide.

The press will continue to observe the developments carefully, and more information on this topic can be found here on n-tv.de .