Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats CS Universitatea Craiova 3–1 in Europa League Opener

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
3–1
FT
CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
Aug 9, 2018

RB Leipzig kicked off their UEFA Europa League campaign with a convincing 3–1 victory over CS Universitatea Craiova. Ibrahima Konaté, Matheus Cunha, and Yussuf Poulsen each found the back of the net for Leipzig, while I. Martic managed a consolation goal for Craiova late in the match. The home team dominated proceedings, showcasing their attacking prowess and securing a vital win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig 3–1 CS Universitatea Craiova
  • • Goals: Konaté (25'), Cunha (77'), Poulsen (87') for RB Leipzig
  • • I. Martic (90'+4) for CS Universitatea Craiova
  • • Yellow Cards: Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig), R. Kelić (CS Universitatea Craiova)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes for both teams, including Forsberg and Cunha for Leipzig

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 28 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 6 I. Konaté (D)
  • 13 S. Ilsanker (M)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 17 Bruma (M)
  • 3 M. Saracchi (D)
  • 29 J. Augustin (F)
  • 20 Matheus Cunha (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 7 M. Sabitzer
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 11 T. Werner
  • 21 M. Müller
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 26 N. Stierlin

CS Universitatea Craiova

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 6 R. Kelić (D)
  • 3 M. Briceag (D)
  • 2 Tiago Ferreira (D)
  • 15 I. Donkor (D)
  • 8 A. Mateiu (M)
  • 27 I. Martic (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (M)
  • 10 A. Cicâldău (M)
  • 33 V. Mihăilă
  • 28 A. Mitriță (M)

Substitutes

  • 34 R. Baicu
  • 20 M. Fedele
  • 16 J. Markovic
  • 1 L. Popescu
  • 4 R. Popa
  • 9 A. Burlacu
  • 24 F. Gardoş

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    25' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Ibrahima Konaté
  2. CS Universitatea Craiova
    27' CS Universitatea Craiova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Mihăilă · On: R. Baicu
  3. RB Leipzig
    30' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Willi Orbán
  4. RB Leipzig
    61' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willi Orbán · On: E. Forsberg
  5. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruma · On: M. Sabitzer
  6. RB Leipzig
    75' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Augustin · On: Y. Poulsen
  7. RB Leipzig
    77' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha
  8. CS Universitatea Craiova
    79' CS Universitatea Craiova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tiago Ferreira · On: M. Fedele
  9. CS Universitatea Craiova
    85' CS Universitatea Craiova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mitriță · On: J. Markovic
  10. CS Universitatea Craiova
    86' CS Universitatea Craiova Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kelić
  11. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen
  12. CS Universitatea Craiova
    90'+4 CS Universitatea Craiova Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Martic

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig CS Universitatea Craiova
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 1
Corners 16 1
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 11 1
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Konaté's early goal in the 25th minute set the tone for Leipzig's performance, establishing early control and confidence.
  • ▸ Cunha's goal in the 77th minute effectively sealed the win, despite a late consolation goal from Martic in the 90th minute.