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19:01
But there are concerns about Timo Werner! The striker complains of foot pain and needs longer treatment on the pitch. To be on the safe side, Forsberg is warming up outside.
15
19:01
But there are concerns about Timo Werner! The striker complains of foot pain and needs longer treatment on the pitch. To be on the safe side, Forsberg is warming up outside.
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19:00
Sovereign start from RB! Marco Rose’s side lead the ball safely through the Ukrainian half after the opening goal and presented themselves as one would expect from a favourite.
13.
18:58
With the 1-0, RB is on course early on. As of now, the Red Bulls are in the second round of the premier class. Shakhtar, on the other hand, now needs two goals and victory.
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18:55
Tooor for RB Leipzig, 0: 1 by Christopher Nkunku
The quick lead for RB! Shortly after the first big chance, Werner missed again and shot the ball again from the left edge of the five against the keeper. However, Nkunku is wide awake and then easily pushes the rebound into the net!
9.
18:54
Werner! Now it’s getting tricky for the first time: Nkunku easily accepts a high through ball from the air and hangs up behind him for Werner. The national player pulls from the left five-corner immediately and fails at Trubin.
7.
18:52
Shakhtar is a bit more active in the early minutes. The Ukrainians lead the ball and appear self-confident at home.
5.
18:49
Nice combination! RB also finds its way into the game quickly and for the first time pulls up a nice pass relay via Nkunku and Kampl. On the left aluminum Nkunku fails a siphon pass in the middle.
3.
18:48
The hosts are the first to pass the ball on to the last third and want to go through the center with Konoplya. Orban closes the door in time and ends the attack with a tackle.
1.
18:46
The ball rolls! Referee Michael Oliver from England whistles the game. The Leipzig guests are all in white, Donetsk wears orange.
18:43
It’s about to start! The players are already running into the Warsaw National Stadium and are now listening to the unique, unmistakable Champions League anthem!
18:35
Less pressure is on Shakhtar Donetsk today, who have to play their home games in Warsaw due to the war in Ukraine. Despite the difficult situation, the Ukrainians have already secured their ticket for the Europa League and can therefore play freely against the favorite Bundesliga team. For the round of 16, however, a win is needed today. So far, Donetsk have drawn 1-1 against Celtic and Real in Warsaw.
18:15
For Leipzig, reaching the round of 16 would be the reward for the good performances of the past few weeks and the improvement in form under Marco Rose. Most recently, the Red Bulls took the maximum haul of nine points from three games in the top flight and even defeated defending champions Real Madrid 3-2 on the last day of the game. The big group final against Donetsk therefore comes at the right time for Leipziger: “We recently had three finals. Why shouldn’t it work again on the fourth?” said striker Timo Werner.
17:54
The Red Bulls probably don’t need a slide rule in their knockout round final in the Champions League tonight. The starting position in Group F is clear: if RB Leipzig scores at least one point against Donetsk, the Saxons move into the round of 16 of the premier class. Opponents Donetsk would be eliminated with a draw and need a win for their part. For RB coach Marco Rose, the goal is therefore clear: “We’re playing to win. It’s never been smart to play for a tie,” said Rose.
17:33
Hello and welcome dear football fans! RB Leipzig are fighting for progress in the Champions League today in Warsaw and will meet Shakhtar Donetsk in the last group game from 18:45 CET. Will the Saxons solve the round of 16 ticket?