Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Rangers 1-0 in Europa League Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
1–0
FT
Rangers
Rangers
Apr 28, 2022

In an intense clash at Red Bull Arena, RB Leipzig narrowly edged out Rangers with a single goal from Angelino in the 85th minute. The victory was crucial for RB Leipzig's progress in the UEFA Europa League and showcased their defensive resilience against a tenacious Rangers side.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: RB Leipzig 1–0 Rangers
  • • Goal: Angelino (85')
  • • Substitutions for RB Leipzig: D. Olmo (71'), D. Szoboszlai (71'), C. Nkunku (89'), B. Henrichs (90'+2)
  • • Yellow card: C. Goldson (Rangers, 90'+2)

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 32 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 25 Dani Olmo (F)
  • 14 T. Adams (M)
  • 17 D. Szoboszlai (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 33 André Silva
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 37 S. Raebiger
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 13 P. Tschauner
  • 42 D. Lelle

Rangers

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. McGregor (G)
  • 2 J. Tavernier (D)
  • 6 C. Goldson (D)
  • 31 B. Barišić (D)
  • 3 C. Bassey (D)
  • 8 R. Jack (M)
  • 4 J. Lundstram (D)
  • 18 G. Kamara (M)
  • 23 S. Wright (F)
  • 17 J. Ayodele-Aribo (M)
  • 14 R. Kent (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 F. Sakala
  • 19 J. Sands
  • 37 S. Arfield
  • 28 R. McCrorie
  • 64 A. Devine
  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 58 C. McKinnon
  • 51 A. Lowry
  • 9 A. Diallo
  • 43 L. King
  • 26 L. Balogun
  • 10 S. Davis

Timeline

  1. Rangers
    69' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Wright · On: F. Sakala
  2. RB Leipzig
    71' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Olmo · On: E. Forsberg
  3. RB Leipzig
    71' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Szoboszlai · On: Andre Silva
  4. Rangers
    83' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jack · On: J. Sands
  5. Rangers
    83' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Aribo · On: S. Arfield
  6. RB Leipzig
    85' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Angelino
  7. RB Leipzig
    89' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: Y. Poulsen
  8. Rangers
    90'+2 Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    C. Goldson

    Time wasting

  9. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: N. Mukiele

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Rangers
Fouls 12 5
Pass Accuracy 87% 67%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 789 334
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 689 225
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted in favor of RB Leipzig when Angelino scored the only goal of the match in the 85th minute, ensuring their lead.
  • ▸ Rangers' attempts to equalize were thwarted by solid defensive play from RB Leipzig and a crucial yellow card issued to C. Goldson for time-wasting at the end of regulation.