Boycott of bratwurst, explosive Reitz pre-match - and the X-factor Yan Diomande: thanks to its super dribbler, RB Leipzig defeated relegation-threatened Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 (0-0) after missing numerous chances. In front of 47,800 fans, Leipzig consolidated third place in the Bundesliga thanks to the Ivorian's late goal (81st minute), while Borussia, led by future Leipzig player Rocco Reitz, were not rewarded for a good performance.
Reitz, who will move to Saxony in the summer for just under €20 million, was one of Gladbach's most eye-catching players, repeatedly driving his team on from the center of midfield. Sporting director Rouven Schröder had already tried to take the heat out of the issue before kick-off. "Rocco is a Borussia boy who will do anything for his club. He's really been a part of Borussia since he was a kid here," said the ex-Leipzig native on Sky. Meanwhile, Gladbach fans hoisted a banner with the inscription: "Whoever wants this must never be our captain."
