Match report

RB Leipzig Stuns Tottenham 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
3–0
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Mar 10, 2020

RB Leipzig secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Tottenham in their UEFA Champions League clash, with M. Sabitzer netting twice and E. Forsberg scoring the third in a dominant display.

Key Facts

  • • M. Sabitzer scored twice for RB Leipzig at the 10th and 21st minutes, assisted by T. Werner and Angelino respectively.
  • • E. Forsberg secured the third goal for RB Leipzig in the 87th minute.
  • • Tottenham received four yellow cards throughout the match, two in the first half and two in the second.
  • • RB Leipzig had three substitutions, bringing on N. Mukiele, C. Nkunku, and E. Forsberg.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 28 Yvon Mvogo
  • 8 Amadou Haidara
  • 25 Dani Olmo
  • 14 Tyler Adams
  • 17 Ademola Lookman
  • 10 Emil Forsberg
  • 9 Yussuf Poulsen

Tottenham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Hugo Lloris (G)
  • 39 Japhet Tanganga (D)
  • 15 Eric Dier (D)
  • 4 Toby Alderweireld (D)
  • 24 Serge Aurier (M)
  • 8 Harry Winks (M)
  • 18 Giovani Lo Celso (M)
  • 19 Ryan Sessegnon (M)
  • 11 Érik Lamela (F)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (F)
  • 20 Dele Alli (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Paulo Gazzaniga
  • 64 Malachi Walcott
  • 5 Jan Vertonghen
  • 30 Gedson Fernandes
  • 28 Tanguy Ndombélé
  • 29 Oliver Skipp
  • 52 Troy Parrott

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    10' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sabitzer · Assist: T. Werner
  2. RB Leipzig
    21' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sabitzer · Assist: Angelino
  3. Tottenham
    34' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sessegnon
  4. Tottenham
    45' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Winks
  5. RB Leipzig
    50' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Konrad Laimer
  6. RB Leipzig
    56' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mukiele · On: T. Adams
  7. RB Leipzig
    59' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: A. Haidara
  8. Tottenham
    68' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Japhet Tanganga
  9. Tottenham
    70' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Alli
  10. RB Leipzig
    71' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sabitzer
  11. Tottenham
    80' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Lo Celso · On: Gedson Fernandes
  12. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: E. Forsberg
  13. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Forsberg
  14. Tottenham
    90'+1 Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Aurier · On: M. Fagan-Walcott

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Tottenham
Fouls 21 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 81%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 539 458
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 433 370
Shots Inside Box 9 2
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig's early goals by M. Sabitzer in the 10th and 21st minutes set the tone for the match, giving them a commanding lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of E. Forsberg as a substitute in the 87th minute resulted in a goal, sealing RB Leipzig's victory.