Emotional scene: Leipzig trainer consoles crying lines

Emotional scene: Leipzig trainer consoles crying lines

Leipzig, Deutschland - After a disappointing Champions League-Aus, RB Leipzig had to accept several setbacks last week. After the final whistle, coach Marco Rose was looking for consolation from line judge Alessandro Giallatini when he emotionally struggled with tears because it was his last game as a referee. Rose said that Giallatini informed him that he retired from the referee service 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 was reflected in a series of six defeats in the Champions League, such as the Bild reported.

an emotional end and sporting challenges

Leipzig's trainer commented on the sporting misery: "Of course we are disappointed. It was not a undeserved defeat, but we fought back." In addition, the team is facing two “worthless” games against Sporting Lisbon and Sturm Graz in the new year. Rose increased the pressure on his players, who, despite the setbacks, have to be ready to prove themselves against Eintracht Frankfurt in the coming important game. "We have to get over," said the coach, who is concerned about the fitness of his players, especially after the violation of Amadou Haidara and the need for Kevin Kampl, injection with ankle problems. It is only certain that Leipzig's farewell from the Champions League is initially sealed.

In the middle of this oppressive messages, the 30th anniversary of the Champions League is also celebrated, with a list of the most entertaining moments in the competition, as