RB Leipzig Secures a 2-1 Victory over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League Group Stage
RB Leipzig, without a point in the Champions League prior to this match, showed a bold face from the start and took the lead in the 19th minute. Sesko received a precise pass from the flank and finished the ball with a clever header over the line.
Sporting Lisbon, despite their efforts, struggled to find an equalizer in the first half, with Fresneda coming close in the 43rd minute only to be denied by Raum’s timely intervention. The German team went into the break with a deserved lead.
In the second half, Leipzig continued to push forward, with Haidara’s shot in the 51st minute hitting the post. The introduction of Gyökeres in the 75th minute brought a moment of disappointment when he scored a straightforward goal from a Braganca pass.
However, the Leipzig team did not let this setback deter them, and they regained the lead in the 78th minute through Poulsen, who finished a Baumgartner pass in the box. The goalkeeper’s initial save was only cleared to the striker, who scored the decisive goal.
The win moves Leipzig to 30th in the Champions League table, but they are no longer in contention for the knockout round.