Glasgow (dpa) – RB Leipzig can forget the weak phase in the Bundesliga and move into a European final for the first time.
The runners-up will play against Glasgow Rangers in the second leg of the Europa League today (9 p.m. / RTL +). Leipzig won the first meeting 1-0 with a goal from Angeliño.
In the Bundesliga, Leipzig no longer has its place in the Champions League in its own hands. After the sobering 1: 3 on Monday in Mönchengladbach, a reaction from the team is now required. After all, the premier class can also be achieved by winning the Europa League. “As a player, you always want to win. We go out on the pitch and want to win the game,” said midfielder Konrad Laimer.
The Ibrox Stadium is considered a witch’s cauldron, the Rangers have also celebrated big international nights there in the past. Just over 50,000 fans will be there on Thursday, creating a unique atmosphere. The Rangers not only play for the finals, but also for Jimmy Bell. The kit manager died on Tuesday and became a club legend. Numerous flowers, jerseys and scarves were laid in honor of Bell on Wednesday in front of the southeast gate on Edmiston Drive.
Leipzig played every three days in April and the strain continues in May. With three competitions left, the players have to perform at their best at the end of a long season. If you miss the Champions League and win neither the DFB Cup nor the Europa League, the season is a big disappointment despite the good second half of the season. “We have the first final in Glasgow. Our heads are fresh,” emphasized Laimer.