Match report

Rangers Defeat RB Leipzig 3-1 in Europa League Clash

Rangers
Rangers
3–1
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
May 5, 2022

Rangers stunned RB Leipzig with a dominant display to secure a 3-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League encounter. James Tavernier and Gedion Zelalem Kamara opened the scoring within the first 24 minutes, putting Rangers firmly in control. Despite Christopher Nkunku’s consolation goal for Leipzig, John Lundstram’s late strike sealed the win for Rangers.

Key Facts

  • • Rangers defeated RB Leipzig with a scoreline of 3-1.
  • • James Tavernier scored in the 18th minute (assisted by Ryan Kent).
  • • Gedion Zelalem Kamara added to Rangers' lead in the 24th minute (assisted by Steven Wright).
  • • Christopher Nkunku reduced Leipzig's deficit with a goal at the 70-minute mark.
  • • John Lundstram sealed Rangers' victory with another goal in the 80th minute.

Lineups

Rangers

Formation: 5-4-1

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 (M)
  • 17 J. Ayodele-Aribo (F)
  • 14 R. Kent (M)

Substitutes

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

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 32 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 25 Dani Olmo (F)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Szoboszlai
  • 23 M. Halstenberg
  • 33 André Silva
  • 2 M. Simakan
  • 37 S. Raebiger
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 14 T. Adams
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 13 P. Tschauner
  • 22 N. Mukiele

Timeline

  1. Rangers
    18' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Tavernier · Assist: R. Kent
  2. Rangers
    24' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kamara · Assist: S. Wright
  3. Rangers
    26' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    Calvin Bassey

    Foul

  4. Rangers
    31' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    C. Goldson

    Foul

  5. Rangers
    43' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    B. Barišić

    Foul

  6. Rangers
    45'+3 Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Aribo · On: F. Sakala
  7. RB Leipzig
    52' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kampl

    Foul

  8. Rangers
    59' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jack · On: Leon Balogun
  9. Rangers
    59' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Wright · On: S. Arfield
  10. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Olmo · On: D. Szoboszlai
  11. RB Leipzig
    70' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: Angelino
  12. Rangers
    80' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    John Lundstram
  13. RB Leipzig
    81' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Angelino · On: M. Halstenberg
  14. RB Leipzig
    82' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: Andre Silva

Match Stats

Stat Rangers RB Leipzig
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 69% 80%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 337 565
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 232 453
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rangers' early goals by Tavernier and Kamara set the tone for the match, giving them a significant advantage.
  • ▸ Leipzig's goal from Nkunku provided temporary hope but failed to shift the momentum in their favor as Rangers responded with Lundstram’s late strike.