Preview:
RB Leipzig faced Liverpool in the League Stage of the Champions League on October 23, kicking off at 21:00 UTC. Liverpool secured a narrow victory with a final score of 0-1.
The only goal of the match came from Darwin Núñez in the 27th minute, sealing the win for Liverpool.
RB Leipzig, known simply as Leipzig, looked to build on their recent success, having won their last two matches against Mainz and Heidenheim. They aimed to extend their winning streak against a formidable Liverpool side.
Liverpool, commonly referred to as LFC, came into the match on a high, boasting seven consecutive victories against Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Bologna, Wolves, West Ham United, Bournemouth, and AC Milan.
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Line-Ups:
Here are the team formations and line-ups for RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool:
RB Leipzig:
I. Peter Gulacsi
II. Benjamin Henrichs
III. Castello Lukeba (yellow card)
IV. Willi Orban
V. Lutsharel Geertruida (yellow card) ➡️ El Chadaille Bitshiabu (74′)
VI. Antonio Nusa
VII. Arthur Vermeeren ➡️ Kevin Kampl (74′)
VIII. Amadou Haidara ➡️ Eljif Elmas (86′)
IX. Xavi Simons ➡️ Yussuf Poulsen (78′)
X. Benjamin Sesko ➡️ Christoph Baumgartner (74′)
XI. Lois Openda
Bench: Andre Silva, Christoph Baumgartner, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Viggo Gebel, Kevin Kampl, Yussuf Poulsen, Maarten Vandevoordt, Eljif Elmas.
Liverpool:
I. Caoimhin Kelleher
II. Kostas Tsimikas ➡️ Andrew Robertson (75′)
III. Virgil van Dijk (yellow card)
IV. Ibrahima Konate
V. Trent Alexander-Arnold ➡️ Joe Gomez (75′)
VI. Alexis MacAllister (yellow card)
VII. Ryan Gravenberch
VIII. Dominik Szoboszlai
IX. Cody Gakpo
X. Darwin Núñez ➡️ Curtis Jones (74′)
XI. Mohamed Salah ➡️ Luis Diaz (63′)
Bench: Luis Diaz, Andrew Robertson, Jarell Quansah, Trey Nyoni, Tyler Morton, Curtis Jones, Vitezslav Jaros, Joe Gomez, Harvey Davies, Wataru Endo.
Referee showed three yellow cards during the match to Castello Lukeba, Alexis MacAllister, and Lutsharel Geertruida.
Stats:
Here are the match statistics from RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool:
| Statistic | RB Leipzig | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots On Target | 6 | 8 |
| Total Attempts | 13 | 17 |
| Saves | 7 | 6 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Fouls | 9 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 423 | 604 |
| Completed Passes | 369 | 524 |
| Throw-Ins | 15 | 13 |
| Free Kicks | 7 | 9 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
Head-to-Head:
RB Leipzig and Liverpool have met three times since February 2021, with the following results:
| Date | Match Type | RB Leipzig | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | Friendly | 0 | 5 |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 1/8 Final | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 1/8 Final | 2 | 0 |
In their last three encounters, RB Leipzig has scored 0 goals while Liverpool has scored 9, giving Liverpool a dominant head-to-head record
League Stage Performance
Here’s how both teams have performed in the League Stage:
| Team | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB Leipzig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Recent Form:
Here’s a look at each team’s recent match results:
RB Leipzig Recent Results:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2023 | Mainz | 2-0 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Heidenheim | 1-0 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Augsburg | 4-0 |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Juventus | 2-3 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Atletico Madrid | 1-2 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | St. Pauli | 0-0 |
Liverpool Recent Results:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | Chelsea | 2-1 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Crystal Palace | 1-0 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Bologna | 2-0 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Wolves | 2-1 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | West Ham United | 5-1 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Bournemouth | 3-0 |