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RB Leipzig vs. Young Boys: Champions League Showdown
- Updated: December 13, 2023
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RB Leipzig, already secured a place in the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds, faces Young Boys in a match that holds importance for pride and potential Europa League aspirations. As they gear up for their meeting on Wednesday at 6.45 pm CET, both teams are expected to showcase their strengths and aim for a positive result.
Leipzig, having impressively qualified from Group G alongside Manchester City, is set to face Young Boys with a five-point cushion on the third-placed team. Marco Rose’s side recently experienced a narrow 3-2 defeat against the champions, Manchester City. However, their overall Group G campaign has been robust, and they are expected to secure the second position in the group behind Pep Guardiola’s City. In their last domestic encounter, Leipzig defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2, showcasing their form and determination.
Xavi Simons, the Paris Saint-Germain-owned youngster, has been a standout performer for Leipzig, contributing six goals and 10 assists in all competitions this season, with notable performances in Europe. In the absence of Timo Werner, who is injured, the attacking partnership is likely to feature Yussuf Poulsen or Benjamin Šeško alongside the prolific Loïs Openda. Openda, in his first five Champions League appearances for Leipzig, has already notched four goals.
Young Boys, on the other hand, has their ticket to the UEFA Europa League play-offs secured due to their superior head-to-head record with Red Star Belgrade. Sitting at the top of the Swiss Super League under the management of former Hamburg favorite Raphaël Wicky, Young Boys are on a four-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Despite missing former Greuther Fürth striker Cedric Itten due to injury, Young Boys appear settled under Wicky’s leadership.
In terms of match statistics, Openda’s impressive start in the Champions League includes four goals in his first five appearances for Leipzig. Xavi, with six goals and nine assists in all competitions, leads the assist charts for Leipzig. Emil Forsberg, a consistent performer for Leipzig, is the highest scorer among current players, with 10 goals in 40 games.
This Champions League campaign marks Leipzig’s fourth time advancing to the knockout stages since their debut in 2017/18. Their best run came in 2019/20, reaching the semi-final stage before exiting to PSG. In home fixtures, Leipzig has maintained a strong record, scoring in all but three of their 22 Champions League games at home. Young Boys, however, faces a challenge in German soil encounters, having won only one of six matches.
Probable teams for the upcoming match include Leipzig with Blaswich, Henrichs, Klostermann, Castello, Raum, Xavi, Haidara, Schlager, Forsberg (c), Openda, and Poulsen. Young Boys are likely to feature Von Ballmoos, Blum, Camara (c), Benito, Garcia, Niasse, Lauper, Males, Ugrinic, Elia, and Nsame.
As both teams aim to showcase their prowess and secure a positive result in this Champions League encounter, fans can expect an exciting and competitive match between RB Leipzig and Young Boys.
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By- Sahiba Suri
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