Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Tottenham 1-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
0–1
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Feb 19, 2020

In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League match, RB Leipzig secured a vital 1-0 victory over Tottenham, thanks to a decisive penalty by Timo Werner. Despite numerous yellow cards and substitutions, the German side managed to hold on to their lead and advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Tottenham 0-1 RB Leipzig
  • • Timo Werner scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 58th minute
  • • Four yellow cards were issued in total: two to Tottenham (G. Lo Celso, B. Davies, É. Lamela) and two to RB Leipzig (M. Sabitzer, T. Werner, C. Nkunku)
  • • Tottenham made two substitutions (Gedson Fernandes for T. Ndombele, and D. Alli for É. Lamela) in the 64th minute
  • • RB Leipzig made three substitutions: A. Haidara for C. Nkunku, P. Schick for Y. Poulsen, and Konrad Laimer for E. Forsberg

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Hugo Lloris (G)
  • 24 Serge Aurier (D)
  • 6 Davinson Sánchez (D)
  • 4 Toby Alderweireld (D)
  • 33 Ben Davies (D)
  • 30 Gedson Fernandes (M)
  • 18 Giovani Lo Celso (M)
  • 8 Harry Winks (M)
  • 23 Steven Bergwijn (M)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (F)
  • 20 Dele Alli (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Paulo Gazzaniga
  • 5 Jan Vertonghen
  • 39 Japhet Tanganga
  • 29 Oliver Skipp
  • 15 Eric Dier
  • 11 Érik Lamela
  • 28 Tanguy Ndombélé

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Péter Gulácsi (G)
  • 16 Lukas Klostermann (D)
  • 26 Ethan Ampadu (D)
  • 23 Marcel Halstenberg (D)
  • 22 Nordi Mukiele (M)
  • 27 Konrad Laimer (M)
  • 7 Marcel Sabitzer (M)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 18 Christopher Nkunku (F)
  • 11 Timo Werner (F)
  • 21 Patrik Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Yvon Mvogo
  • 19 Hannes Wolf
  • 25 Dani Olmo
  • 8 Amadou Haidara
  • 9 Yussuf Poulsen
  • 10 Emil Forsberg
  • 17 Ademola Lookman

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    10' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    G. Lo Celso
  2. RB Leipzig
    12' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sabitzer
  3. RB Leipzig
    33' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    T. Werner
  4. Tottenham
    56' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    B. Davies
  5. RB Leipzig
    58' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    T. Werner
  6. Tottenham
    64' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gedson Fernandes · On: T. Ndombele
  7. Tottenham
    64' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Alli · On: É. Lamela
  8. RB Leipzig
    72' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    C. Nkunku
  9. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: A. Haidara
  10. RB Leipzig
    77' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Schick · On: Y. Poulsen
  11. RB Leipzig
    83' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: E. Forsberg
  12. Tottenham
    90' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    É. Lamela

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham RB Leipzig
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 80% 84%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 431 570
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 344 479
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came in the 58th minute when Timo Werner converted a penalty, giving RB Leipzig the lead and crucial advantage in the match
  • ▸ Tottenham's substitutions in the 64th minute did not change the momentum, as RB Leipzig maintained their defensive structure to secure the win