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Emotional scene: Leipzig coach comforts crying linesman
After RB Leipzig's early exit from the Champions League on December 12, 2024, coach Marco Rose shows sympathy for the emotional linesman Giallatini.
Emotional scene: Leipzig coach comforts crying linesman
After a disappointing exit from the Champions League, RB Leipzig suffered several setbacks last week. Coach Marco Rose sought consolation from linesman Alessandro Giallatini after the final whistle as he emotionally fought back tears as it was his last game as a referee. Rose explained that Giallatini told him he was retiring from refereeing at the age of 49 and received a jersey from his players as a farewell gift. This moving event was in stark contrast to Leipzig's sporting failures, which were reflected in a series of six defeats in the Champions League Picture reported.
An emotional end and sporting challenges
Leipzig's coach commented on the sporting misery: "We are of course disappointed. It wasn't an undeserved defeat, but we still fought back." In addition, the team faces two “worthless” games against Sporting Lisbon and Sturm Graz in the new year, also due to ongoing injury concerns. Rose increased the pressure on his players, who, despite the setbacks, have to be ready to prove themselves in the upcoming important game against Eintracht Frankfurt. “We have to pick ourselves up,” said the coach, who is concerned about the fitness of his players, especially after Amadou Haidara's injury and Kevin Kampl's need to get fit with ankle problems. The only thing that is certain is that Leipzig's exit from the Champions League is sealed for the time being.
Amid this depressing news, the 30th anniversary of the Champions League is also being celebrated, with a list of the competition's most entertaining moments, as 90min presented some of the best stories of legendary players and unforgettable games. The football world will be reminded of astonishing achievements - from Lionel Messi's incredible goals to dramatic comebacks that have shaped the history of the competition. However, the current situation at RB Leipzig makes it clear that they first have to conquer the big stages of European football history again in order to become part of these magical moments.