Sixth defeat: RB Leipzig is out

It was exactly the kind of setback that Leipzig did not need after a high with two competitive wins. Especially not in the already extremely complicated battle for a place in the next round of the Champions League.

"We've played ourselves into the situation," said Rose before the game: "We know that we need a win so that we still have the chance to slip into the next round somewhere in January with two more victories." The games at the Red Bull Arena against Sporting Lisbon and Sturm Graz are still to come in the new year - now just samples without value.

First RB equalizer thanks to world champion's help

It didn't get any better against Aston. After the strong performance against Eintracht Frankfurt in the cup, the second success in the championship at Holstein Kiel fell into the category of a work victory. At least the discussions about Rose after the weak phase were over.

RB came out of nowhere to equalize against the team in sixth place in the Premier League. Initiated by a 50-metre pass from Nicolas Seiwald's own half, assisted by Aston's Argentinian world champion goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who had rushed out of his box but failed to receive the ball. Openda had intercepted it earlier.

However, the equalizer did not provide Leipzig with any great momentum. Until the break, chances were few and far between, but the visitors at least managed to get in front of Gulacsi's goal once or twice. Just like after the break. And this time the RB keeper helped. Once again, the visitors were able to combine at will, but when Durán shot from over 25 meters, the Hungarian was too far in front of goal, no matter how hard he stretched, he couldn't get the ball.

However, Leipzig came back with a goal from Baumgartner - RB's second chance of the game - and Gulacsi also made a good save before he was powerless again. Barkley scored the winner.

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