RB Leipzig earned a formidable 3-2 victory over Actual Madrid on Tuesday within the Champions League to inflict the holders’ first defeat of the season and flex their muscle tissues forward of a decisive showdown in opposition to Shakhtar Donetsk subsequent week. The German facet will qualify for the final 16 with a draw in opposition to the Ukrainians of their remaining group match on November 2, and this victory means they’re nonetheless in with of an opportunity of ousting Carlo Ancelotti’s facet for high spot. The report 14-time winners had already sealed passage to the subsequent spherical however have been outplayed on the Pink Bull Enviornment by Marco Rose’s facet and misplaced for the primary time all season, in 17 video games throughout all competitions.
Josko Gvardiol headed house from shut vary within the thirteenth minute and Christopher Nkunku blasted in a second 5 minutes later, with Vinicius Junior pulling one again earlier than half-time.
Timo Werner struck what proved to be the profitable purpose from shut vary within the 81st minute, with Rodrygo pulling one again from the penalty spot for Madrid in stoppage time. It leaves Leipzig on 9 factors, one behind Group F leaders Madrid.
“We went on the market sleepily, not intense or aggressive sufficient, and also you pay for that,” Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois informed Movistar.
“The coach warned us and nonetheless, we went on the market poorly. They cannot rating two objectives from corners. We made plenty of unhealthy passes, had unhealthy management, did not win plenty of duels, lacked depth. We did not have a great sport.
“A foul day can occur, there’s been plenty of video games in a brief house of time, however what you may’t lack is depth. On the counter they’re a really harmful crew.”
Modified crew
The guests have been with out Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, in addition to Luka Modric and Fede Valverde, for the conflict in Germany. Ancelotti additionally rested Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.
Gvardiol broke the impasse after 13 minutes when Courtois clawed away Andre Silva‘s header from a nook however the Croatian was readily available to nod within the rebound.
The Belgian goalkeeper had not managed to maintain a clear sheet this season in La Liga, however had two in two Champions League appearances earlier than this conflict.
Courtois might need let in one other moments later when Nkunku burst ahead, rounded the onrushing goalkeeper outdoors the field, however then hit the facet netting, albeit from a decent angle.
The French striker didn’t have to attend lengthy for his purpose, although. The 24-year-old doubled the lead shortly after when the ball broke to him within the field after a brief nook routine, and he rifled in off the crossbar.
“We let in two objectives from set-pieces and the sport had a dynamic that they wished, they’re excellent on the counter,” Ancelotti informed Movistar.
“I’m not offended. It is a defeat, it annoys us, however it’s a defeat that does not do us a lot injury. I can not criticise a crew that has executed very nicely till now. You be taught extra from defeats than from 10 wins a in a row.”
Madrid roused themselves within the remaining minutes of the half, with Brazilian dynamic duo Rodrygo and Vinicius denied by Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich.
The stopper might do nothing to stop Vinicius pulling a purpose again within the forty fourth minute, heading house precisely from Marco Asensio‘s cross.
Leipzig substitute Werner wasted a great breakaway within the second half, whereas Vinicius ought to have equalised however poked the ball large after Eden Hazard and Asensio mixed nicely.
The Madrid ahead was punished when Leipzig grabbed a 3rd within the eightieth minute, with Werner making amends by ending from shut vary after a nice run and low cross by Mohamed Simakan.
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Rodrygo added a late comfort from the spot after he was introduced down however it was too late for Madrid to save lots of their unbeaten report.
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