RB Leipzig: Max Eberl relieved after secure Champions League millions

Millions in revenue for sure

The early qualification for the Champions League helps Leipzig’s sports director Max Eberl in planning for the upcoming season of the DFB Cup finalists. “It makes work easier now, but this season is not over,” said the 49-year-old on Saturday evening after RB’s 3-1 win in the Bundesliga against FC Bayern. With the renewed qualification for the “premier class”, Leipzig can certainly plan with high double-digit million income, which facilitates Eberl transfers for the new season.

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“That was the decisive reason why we came here,” said the Bavarian. With the victory in Munich, Leipzig opened up a great opportunity for Borussia Dortmund in the fight for the championship. “People have a lot in common with us, we decide the championship. But it was all about RB Leipzig, about qualifying for the Champions League,” said former Bayern professional Eberl.

After Serge Gnabry made it 0-1, the Saxons turned the game around. Konrad Laimer, Christopher Nkunku and Dominik Szoboszlai each scored penalties for the visitors. “We had created a good starting position that we wanted to finalize. We did. That’s great,” said a relaxed Eberl. You have “entitled” to qualify for the Champions League, which alone guarantees around 15 million euros in entry fee. Recently it was said that RB Leipzig had an internal financial target of transfer income of 100 million euros.

The cup winner of the previous season was able to celebrate his first victory in Munich. “I’ve been here several times with Borussia Mönchengladbach,” said Eberl. He has “very good statistics” in the Allianz Arena. The Gladbachers had repeatedly been able to surprise against FC Bayern. Leipzig will host FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga next week, who are still fighting for relegation. In the cup final, Leipzig will meet Eintracht Frankfurt as the defending champions on June 3 in the Berlin Olympic Stadium.

Eberl after RB Leipzig’s template: “BVB has to do its job”

After the victory at Bayern, Eberl now sees Borussia Dortmund as a challenge. “Now BVB has to do its job, too,” he said. The black and yellow could take the lead in the table with a win on Sunday (5:30 p.m. / DAZN) at FC Augsburg before the last matchday. “I think it’s good for the whole league, that it’s good for the perception of the league,” said Eberl, referring to the lack of tension in the title fight in recent years.

“In recent years, Munich have been champions relatively early. And now it’s like it’s an exciting championship fight. I think that’s good for the Bundesliga,” Eberl continued. Munich have been German champions every season since 2012/13. Despite the setback against Leipzig, they are still hoping for their eleventh title win in a row.

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