Top talent Xavi Simons will only miss RB Leipzig for a short time
RB Leipzig confirms that Xavi Simons did not suffer a serious injury in a fall.
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Leipzig leave Manchester with frustration again
Two halves, two different performances. In the end, RB Leipzig suffered their fourth defeat in the last six competitive matches.
Erling Haaland makes soccer history with his 40th Champions League goal
The 23-year-old Erling Haaland scored his 40th goal in the Champions League, making him faster than Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Defeat after leading 2:0: Leipzig loses in Manchester
RB leads 2:0 at the defending champions. But then Manchester City show all their class. A bitter end for Leipzig.
RB Leipzig loses 2:3 against Manchester City in the Champions League
After the 7-0 humiliation at Manchester City a good eight months ago, RB Leipzig sold themselves dearly for a long time, but suffered another bitter defeat against the defending Champions League champions.
RB Leipzig's female soccer players without Kyra Spitzner for several weeks
The Bundesliga footballers of RB Leipzig will have to make do without Kyra Spitzner for several weeks. As the club announced on Tuesday, the attacker suffered a fracture to her left metatarsal in the 3-0 DFB Cup defeat at TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday. The 18-year-old will therefore miss Leipzig's game ..
"Brutal greed": Haaland the role model for Leipzig revenge
Eight and a half months after the 7-0 defeat at Manchester City, RB Leipzig return to the scene of the biggest debacle in the club's history. Of all people, the opponent's best player serves as inspiration.
RB Leipzig to decide group victory in the Champions League
RB Leipzig have the chance to secure group victory in the Champions League at Manchester City today.
Marco Rose: Victory against Manchester City secondary for RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose is focusing more on a good game than a possible victory ahead of the match against Manchester City in the Champions League. Leipzig must win with a three-goal difference to knock the defending champions off top spot.
Forsberg successor: RB Leipzig wants to sign Zaragoza
Bryan Zaragoza is regarded as the shooting star of the Spanish league. The dribbling artist is set to strengthen RB Leipzig in the winter. A clause will help.
Leipzig travel to Manchester without injured Werner
RB Leipzig will also have to do without Timo Werner at Manchester City. The international striker will miss the Champions League group game on Tuesday (21:00/DAZN) due to adductor problems. The 27-year-old, who has lost his regular place with the Saxons, had already missed Saturday's 2-1 defeat in W ..
RB Leipzig's women miss out on a surprise in the cup
The RB Leipzig women's soccer team missed out on a surprise in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup and a place in the last eight. The Bundesliga promotion contenders lost 3-0 (0-1) at favored league rivals TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Sunday. At the Dietmar Hopp Stadium, Jill Janssens put the hosts ahead after ..
Leipzig coach Rose: "I'm really angry"
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose is extremely angry about the 2-1 defeat at VfL Wolfsburg and the loss of a Champions League place in the Bundesliga. "I'm really angry about what we ended up with here today: nothing!", the 47-year-old grumbled at the press conference for the game on Saturday.Leipzig were ..
RB Leipzig loses again against VfL Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig lost to struggling VfL Wolfsburg for the second time in four weeks.
Without Werner: RB Leipzig hot for revenge against Wolfsburg
Without national team player Timo Werner injured again, RB Leipzig want to take revenge for their DFB Cup defeat at VfL Wolfsburg. "That hurt. We want to do better," said RB coach Marco Rose ahead of this Saturday's Bundesliga match (3.30pm/Sky) at the Lower Saxony club. Werner is missing the fourth ..
Rose strengthens Nagelsmann: National players have a duty
Following the disappointing performances of the German national soccer team against Turkey and Austria, RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose stood up to Julian Nagelsmann and called the players to account. "None of this feels good right now. I think we all feel that way. I think it's first and foremost up to ..
RB Leipzig must do without Timo Werner for the time being
RB Leipzig will not be able to call on attacker Timo Werner for the time being as he is out due to adductor problems.
RB Leipzig: Marco Rose can fall back on a larger squad again
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose was able to call on a larger squad again in training on Wednesday. Frenchman El Chadaille Bitshiabu was also on the pitch alongside the first players to return after the national team break.
RB Leipzig's female soccer players give away victory in Leverkusen
The RB Leipzig women's soccer team gave away their first win after four consecutive Bundesliga defeats in stoppage time. The promoted team only managed a 1:1 (0:0) draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Vanessa Fudalla took the lead in the 78th minute before Verena Wiederen equalized with a bicycle kic ..
RB Leipzig prepares for the rest of the Bundesliga schedule
RB Leipzig will train in Spain in January to prepare for the rest of the Bundesliga season.
RB talent Köhler receives professional contract
RB Leipzig has signed its talented Tim Köhler on a long-term contract. The 18-year-old received a professional contract until 2026 on Tuesday. Köhler, who has been with the club since 2014, will continue to play for the U19s. This was announced by the Bundesliga club.Bundesliga websiteRB Leipzig squ ..
Forsberg's American flirtation: What the switch means for RB
Emil Forsberg has been with RB Leipzig since January 2015. The Swede is likely to move to the USA next winter. This is about more than just a lucrative contract.
Report: RB Leipzig's Forsberg about to move to the USA
According to a media report, Bundesliga club RB Leipzig may have to prepare for the departure of another key player. As the German newspaper "Bild" reported on its online portal on Monday, Swedish international Emil Forsberg is set to move to sister club New York Red Bulls in the winter. The 31-year ..
SC Freiburg coach disappointed after defeat against RB Leipzig
After the 3:1 defeat against RB Leipzig, the SC Freiburg coach gave an insight into his emotional world. He expressed his disappointment at missing the chance to win again despite playing well.
Toe "lightning blue": All-clear for Leipzig goalkeeper Gulacsi
RB Leipzig goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi can travel to the Hungarian national team after all. Head coach Marco Rose gave the all-clear after the Saxons' 3:1 win over SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday evening. "Pete got a knock on his toe yesterday, he was bright blue today. Pete said one or two tab ..
Leipzig's "wild phases" and Rose's desire for consistency
Even if Xavi Simons was once again reliable. The win against Freiburg was hard-fought. Rose would therefore like to see the next increase in quality.
RB Leipzig with a lot of cramp to victory against Freiburg
Xavi Simons remains indispensable for RB Leipzig. The Paris loanee continues to score. But against Freiburg, RB again wasted chances. The late victory was secured by another new signing.
RB Leipzig starts against Freiburg with Klostermann
Marco Rose only made one change to his team against SC Freiburg after the 2:1 win in the Champions League at Red Star Belgrade. Lukas Klostermann replaced Benjamin Henrichs in RB Leipzig's starting XI against the Breisgau side in the Bundesliga on Sunday evening. SC coach Christian Streich saw no re ..
Rose expects his team to be "greedy and aggressive" against Freiburg
Marco Rose also expects a reaction from his team in the Bundesliga. After the 2-0 defeat at FSV Mainz 05 and the subsequent place in the last 16 of the Champions League thanks to the 2-1 win at Red Star Belgrade, the RB Leipzig head coach wants to get back to winning ways in the league as well."We'v ..
Bitter lesson for RB Leipzig's women: 0:5 against Bremen
The RB Leipzig women's footballers have once again paid the price in the Bundesliga. Coach Saban Uzun's team suffered a bitter 5-0 (0-3) defeat against Werder Bremen on Saturday. Saskia Matheis put the visitors from the north into the lead after just 60 seconds, before Sophie Weidauer (31) and Nina ..
Bitter lesson for RB Leipzig's women: 0:5 against Bremen
The RB Leipzig women's footballers have once again paid the price in the Bundesliga. Coach Saban Uzun's team suffered a bitter 5-0 (0-3) defeat against Werder Bremen on Saturday. Saskia Matheis put the visitors from the north into the lead after just 60 seconds, before Sophie Weidauer (31) and Nina ..
RB Leipzig goalkeeper Blaswich nominated for DFB team
Janis Blaswich has been called up by national coach Julian Nagelsmann for the last international matches of the year. The 32-year-old goalkeeper has been rewarded for his recent excellent performances in the RB Leipzig shirt. "Janis is a goalkeeper who is a good footballer but is also very strong on ..
Nagelsmann must rebuild squad for international matches
Julian Nagelsmann had to make a personnel change just a few hours after his nomination for the final international match of the year. David Raum of RB Leipzig replaces Robin Gosens of Union Berlin, who is absent due to the birth of his second child.
Werner and Poulsen fit for action against Freiburg
RB Leipzig also want to get back on the road to success in the league. Werner, who scored particularly often against Breisgau, is fit again. After the high in the top flight, there was a dip in the mood.
RB Leipzig goalkeeper Blaswich nominated for DFB team
Janis Blaswich has been called up by national coach Julian Nagelsmann for the last international matches of the year. The 32-year-old goalkeeper has been rewarded for his recent excellent performances in the RB Leipzig shirt. "Janis is a goalkeeper who is a good footballer but is also very strong on ..
Five facts about RB Leipzig's match against SC Freiburg
A Leipzig defeat is not to be expected statistically. Freiburg have only managed two draws at the Red Bull Arena so far, returning home as losers five times. Leipzig have been unbeaten against Freiburg for a total of nine competitive matches.As always, it is likely to be an intense clash with the Br ..
RB Leipzig will play against Borussia Dortmund, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, SV Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen
RB Leipzig will face Borussia Dortmund and then TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on matchday 14 of the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig wins in Belgrade and advances to the Champions League round of 16
RB Leipzig win 2:1 against Red Star Belgrade and secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Coach Marco Rose praises the team's performance, but sees potential for improvement in the exploitation of chances.
Maturity test passed: RB Leipzig reaches round of 16
RB Leipzig were unfazed by the heated atmosphere at the Marakana in Belgrade and advanced to the knockout round of the Champions League for the first time.
Leipzig with captain Forsberg in Belgrade: Sesko starts
Lead by captain Emil Forsberg, RB Leipzig go into the potentially decisive Champions League group game at Red Star Belgrade. The Swedish international has been absent from the starting eleven three times recently and will start in attacking midfield alongside Xavi Simons on Tuesday. Christoph Baumga ..
RB Leipzig aims to reach the round of 16 in Belgrade
RB Leipzig can reach the last 16 of the Champions League on the fourth matchday of the group stage. To do so, coach Marco Rose's team must win at Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday (21:00/DAZN). At the same time, defending champions Manchester City must not lose to Young Boys Bern. That would put the Engl ..
Infection: Timo Werner will miss Leipzig in Belgrade
RB Leipzig can reach the last 16 of the Champions League in Belgrade. However, Timo Werner will be missing. Coach Marco Rose also warns of the atmosphere.
Champions League: Red Star Belgrade against RB Leipzig
Red Star Belgrade face RB Leipzig in matchday 4 of Champions League Group G. Here are the line-ups for both teams.
Belgrade relies on fans and wall tactics against Leipzig
Red Star Belgrade wants to earn at least one point against Leipzig in the Champions League. The coach is being criticized and needs success.
RB Leipzig loses to bottom of the table Mainz 05 and threatens to lose touch
Following a defeat against FSV Mainz 05, RB Leipzig suffered a major setback not only in the DFB Cup but also in the Bundesliga. The club is in danger of losing touch with Leverkusen and Bayern.
Schlager irritated: "You media have to question a lot"
Karim Onisiwo's retirement comes as a surprise in Austria. National team colleague Schlager is somewhat cryptic about it after the direct Bundesliga duel.
"In your own hands": Siewert coach of Mainz until further notice
Two days after taking over, Jan Siewert pulled off a major surprise with Mainz 05. The victory over RB Leipizig should also improve his chances.
Coach Marco Rose demands more from RB Leipzig's reserves
Coach Marco Rose calls on RB Leipzig's reserves to step up in the battle for regular places. He demands more commitment and toughness from the players.
RB Leipzig face difficult task against FSV Mainz 05
After being knocked out of the DFB Cup, RB Leipzig must prove themselves against the great unknown FSV Mainz 05
RB Leipzig's women miss out on first away win of the season
The RB Leipzig women's soccer team missed out on their first away win in the Bundesliga. The promoted team drew 1-1 (0-1) at bottom-of-the-table MSV Duisburg on Friday evening. Lydia Andrade (9th minute) scored early for Leipzig, Antonia Halverkamps (90.+1) equalized late on for Duisburg. RB remain ..
RB Leipzig hires Sebastian Schuppan as sports consultant
RB Leipzig has signed Sebastian Schuppan to support sporting director Rouven Schröder. The ex-professional will support Schröder in the areas of squad planning, scouting and academy.
The abrupt end of the brilliant cup journey
Leipzig coach Marco Rose shows great frustration at being eliminated from the DFB Cup. Leipzig had won the cup in the last two years.
RB Leipzig eliminated from DFB Cup against VfL Wolfsburg
Defending champion RB Leipzig has already been eliminated in the second round of the DFB Cup. The Cup winner of the last two years lost 0:1 against VfL Wolfsburg.
"Makes an effort": Rose praises DFB in VAR debate
Marco Rose is not necessarily a fan of video evidence. However, the Leipzig coach praises the DFB and does not see the referees as resistant to advice.
"Clever dog": RB coach Rose warns of wind
Ahead of the second-round DFB Cup match in Wolfsburg, RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose has warned against VfL striker Jonas Wind. He said the Dane is a very good footballer despite his size and has a nose for spaces. "He's a clever dog," Rose said ahead of today's match (6 p.m./Sky). Danish international ..
Leipzig coach Rose: Olmo out until end of year
It is still open whether Dani Olmo will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder. According to coach Rose, RB Leipzig will still have to do without the playmaker until Christmas.
Rose sees cup match in Wolfsburg as "final game
For Marco Rose, the second round match in the DFB Cup this Tuesday (18:00/Sky) at VfL Wolfsburg has endgame character. "A hard piece of work, another intense game. And it's Cup, if we want to defend the Cup, that's what we intend to do, then we have to win. Accordingly, it is a final," said the coac ..
Shoulder joint dislocation: Olmo missing Leipzig for weeks
Football Bundesliga club RB Leipzig must again do without its offensive star Dani Olmo for weeks. In the 6-0 win over 1. FC Köln, the Spaniard pulled a shoulder corner joint on Saturday, as the Leipzig team announced on Sunday evening after examinations. A fracture of the left shoulder can be ruled ..
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose expects Dani Olmo to be out for a long time
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose announces that midfield star Dani Olmo is expected to be out for a long time after suffering a shoulder injury.
Coach Marco Rose relies on Timo Werner against FC Cologne
Head coach Marco Rose decides to start Timo Werner against 1. FC Köln. It is Werner's second starting appearance in this Bundesliga season.
Marco Rose expects intense game against 1. FC Köln
RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose expects an intense game against 1. FC Köln and warns against Cologne's predictable but unpleasant style of play. He leaves open how and how much he will rotate due to the triple load. RB has failed to win its last two matches against Cologne.
Rose calls for better counter-attack protection against Cologne
Marco Rose calls for better protection on opposing counters against 1. FC Köln. "The mistakes we made in positioning, we made because we wanted a lot. Because we wanted to push, but it is important, and we must take that from the game, of course, that we also have a clear defensive structure on poss ..
Five facts about the game of RB Leipzig against Cologne
To date, RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln have met twelve times in the Bundesliga. Only two victories were achieved by the Cologne team. However, RB managed only a draw in each of the last two games. The only victory of the Rhinelanders in Leipzig succeeded in 2018.Of all things, Cologne (3:1) last managed ..
RB Leipzig's central defender Lukeba also strong thanks to Simakan
Central defender Lukeba didn't have much time to settle in at RB Leipzig. But after Orban's injury, he was there immediately. Since then, at just 20 years old, he has played absolutely solidly.
Investigation against guest fans after Champions League match
After RB Leipzig's Champions League win against Red Star Belgrade, police are investigating visiting fans. Belgrade supporters had set off pyrotechnics several times during a fan march and in the stadium, police said. In addition, damaged traffic signs had been discovered, fans had stolen alcoholic ..
RB Leipzig on the verge of reaching the last 16 in the Champions League
RB Leipzig needs one more win and some help from Manchester City to reach the last 16 of the Champions League as early as never before in the club's history.
Schlager returns to Leipzig starting eleven
With returnee Xaver Schlager RB Leipzig goes into the Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade. The Austrian international soccer player has cured his infection and forms the duo in the defensive midfield together with veteran Kevin Kampl. Offensively, coach Marco Rose trusts on Wednesday ev ..
Xaver Schlager wants to erase memories of Belgrade
RB Leipzig's Xaver Schlager talks about his past defeat and his expectations for the upcoming game ahead of the Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade.
RB Leipzig ahead of Belgrade: Step towards the round of 16
RB Leipzig can take a big step toward the last 16 of the Champions League just halfway through the group stage. A win on Wednesday (9 p.m./DAZN) against Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade would give the Saxons a five-point lead over Group G's third-placed side at best. This would mean that they cou ..
"Little light in a dark sea": Bakhar thanks Germany
Instead of talking about soccer, Red Star Belgrade's Israeli coach talks about the war in his homeland. He reports on Hamas atrocities in his homeland and criticized major European clubs.
RB Leipzig's record player Poulsen extends until 2026
Striker Poulsen is staying with the German Cup winner for the long term. The Dane is finally injury-free and has recently been set in the forward line.
Leipzig's top scorer Openda: The asthma sprinter
Lois Openda spent a year of his childhood in hospital due to respiratory problems, and no one believed he would have a professional career. Now the Belgian is one of the top performers at RB Leipzig.
Over 2000 Belgrade fans expected: Increased security level
The fans of Red Star Belgrade are considered to be hot-blooded. For the game of the Serbs in Leipzig, the police gets support from other federal states.
Champion FC Bayern gives RB Leipzig an object lesson
Promoted RB Leipzig continues to pay a price in the women's soccer Bundesliga. The team of coach Saban Uzun lost on Sunday against the German champion FC Bayern Munich with 0:3 (0:3) and had to accept the already fourth defeat in the fifth game. However, RB played against three top teams at the same ..
Criticism of Openda after provocative cheer in "one-way street
After Leipzig's win in Darmstadt, there is a lot to discuss. In the hustle and bustle on the pitch and in the comments afterwards, the Belgian Openda is the main focus.
RB coach Rose: "There are bigger clubs than RB Leipzig".
Leipzig coach Marco Rose does not consider his club to be one of the biggest names in European soccer. On the other hand, he says the club is particularly interesting for top talent.
RB Leipzig under pressure at promoted SV Darmstadt 98
After three winless competitive games, RB Leipzig is under pressure to win against promoted SV Darmstadt 98 and stay in the Bundesliga's top flight.
After attack in Brussels: Forsberg and Openda fit for action
The Swede Emil Forsberg and the Belgian Lois Openda spent uncertain hours in the stadium on the night of the terrorist attack in Brussels. On Saturday, both can play despite the shock.
Leipzig vs Darmstadt: clash of two promoted teams
Leipzig and Darmstadt meet, two former promoted teams that have taken different paths.
Veteran extended: Kampl remains at RB Leipzig until 2026
Bundesliga soccer club RB Leipzig has extended the contract with Kevin Kampl as expected. The 33-year-old signed a new working paper on Thursday until 2026. The midfielder had moved to Leipzig from Leverkusen in 2017 and is considered an undisputed regular again this season. In addition to Kampl, Yu ..
Olmo and Henrichs back in full force at RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig has more personnel alternatives again for Saturday's (3:30 p.m./Sky) away match in the Bundesliga at Darmstadt 98. At the public training on Tuesday, the recently injured Dani Olmo and Benjamin Henrichs were back. While Olmo was still a little more dosed to work, Henrichs completed the en ..
Contract expires: Klostermann's future "still open
For international soccer player Lukas Klostermann, a departure from RB Leipzig at the end of the season is apparently an option. How it goes on after the end of his contract in June 2024, "is actually still open," said the defender to the "Kicker". Although it is "known that I feel really comfortabl ..
RB Leipzig women's soccer team defeated by VfL Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig's women's soccer team lost 0:2 against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
Xavi Simons' dream goal chosen as goal of the month September
Xavi Simons' goal in RB Leipzig's 3-0 win at 1. FC Union Berlin has been named Goal of the Month for September.
RB Leipzig women's coach sees his team in learning process ahead of top games
Ahead of the top games against Wolfsburg and Bayern, RB Leipzig women's coach Savan Uzun is still in the learning process with his team.
Dani Olmo is back in training at RB Leipzig
Spanish international Dani Olmo is back in training with German Cup winners RB Leipzig after his knee injury.
RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba called up to French national team for first time
RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba has been called up to the French national team for the first time. The defender recently impressed in central defense alongside his compatriot Mohamed Simakan.
"Hamster wheel": RB coach Rose criticizes multitude of games
For the national players, the English weeks don't stop. Leipzig coach Marco Rose will therefore be happy if all the pros return healthy from their international matches.
RB Leipzig's women's soccer with 1:3 defeat in Frankfurt
RB Leipzig's women's soccer team conceded its second defeat on the third Bundesliga matchday. At last year's third-place finisher Eintracht Frankfurt, Saban Uzun's team lost 1:3 (1:0) on Saturday. In a largely uneventful first half, Lydia Andrade had given the promoted side the lead at Stadion Am Br ..
Leipzig beckons top of table with win over Bochum
RB Leipzig can take the lead in the Bundesliga standings on Matchday 7. The basis for this is a victory on Saturday (3:30 p.m./Sky) against VfL Bochum. In addition, the Saxons are dependent on the results of the competition. The game against winless VfL is the last before the international break. "T ..
Captain Orban extends at RB Leipzig until 2027
Fußball Bundesliga club RB Leipzig has extended the contract with captain Willi Orban ahead of schedule. The Hungarian international will remain with the Cup winners until 2027, the club announced on Friday. The 30-year-old, who is currently out for weeks with a knee injury, had moved to Leipzig fro ..
Leipzig coach Marco Rose expects no surprises against VfL Bochum
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose is not expecting any surprises in the Bundesliga match against VfL Bochum. However, the tactical lineup is still unclear.
Timo Werner not nominated for international matches
Timo Werner will not return to the national soccer team for the time being, even under his former coach Julian Nagelsmann. The striker was not nominated by the new national coach for the international matches in the USA on Friday.
Five facts about RB Leipzig's match against VfL Bochum
RB Leipzig has compiled the best start to the season so far ahead of Saturday's home game against VfL Bochum (3.30 pm/Sky). 13 points after six games and a goal difference of +10 there was never before in RB Bundesliga history.Eight times RB had won in the previous nine competitive games against VfL ..
13 percent possession: Guardiola cracks the Leipzig code
After its first home defeat to Manchester City, RB Leipzig has set itself new learning goals. "We are learning from this that it makes sense to take care of possession," coach Marco Rose said after the 3-1 loss in the second Champions League group stage match. "We want to get better there, we don't ..
Openda's goal not enough: RB loses against Manchester City
RB Leipzig hopes for a point against Manchester City for a long time. In the end, a dream goal by a world champion and a counter-attack decide the one-sided game.
RB Leipzig's sports director regrets end of cooperation with Max Eberl
RB Leipzig's sporting director Rouven Schröder has regretted the end of the cooperation with sporting director Max Eberl.
Leipzig coach Rose surprises with Seiwald: City with Silva
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose surprises in the Champions League against Manchester City with Nicolas Seiwald in the starting eleven. The newcomer from Salzburg, who has hardly played a role so far, moves into central midfield for playmaker Kevin Kampl. The veteran, who had complained of hip problems a ..
Only one goal in 30 games: Poulsen relies on Ronaldo effect
Yussuf Poulsen has regained his regular place at RB Leipzig. In the Champions League, his goal output is meager. But he points to one of the best players in history.
RB Leipzig wants revenge against Manchester City
RB Leipzig will be looking to avenge their 7-0 debacle at Manchester City in the round of 16 last season on Wednesday.