Leipzig had to tremble for three minutes, otherwise the victory over Gladbach was not seriously threatened at any time. A successful debut for the new coach.
“We have four or five chances to score the third goal earlier. All in all, we played a good game today, even though it got tense at the end. In the end, what counts is that we won,” said Domenico Tedesco after RB Leipzig’s commanding 4:1 victory over Gladbach
The new coach of the Saxons had just two days on the job, but RB already showed a completely different face against Gladbach than before, when there had been three defeats in a row in the league and Jesse Marsch had to go as a result.
“We sold really badly before “
After the game against Gladbach, Oliver Mintzlaff felt vindicated: “We sold ourselves badly in three games in the Bundesliga before and didn’t show what the squad is capable of. Now we have played two really good games in the English week.” Referring to the completed coaching change, Mintzlaff states, “It feels like the right decision today. “
In fact, RB showed breathtakingly fast tempo football at times, played the Foals dizzy and only had to tremble until the end due to a lack of chances and a well-performing Yann Sommer, when Rahmi Bensebaini suddenly managed to score the equaliser shortly before the end (88th minute).
“Day by day, we have to do better “
In the end, however, the Saxons won clearly with 4:1, a “good debut”, according to Tedesco, who is already looking ahead again. “We will now continue to work with concentration and see that we add something to it day by day. The next tough game is coming up on Wednesday,” said the 36-year-old, who is aiming to achieve the maximum possible points haul with his team by the winter break.
On Wednesday, it’s off to Augsburg (8.30pm), followed by the home game against Arminia Bielefeld – two teams from the lower region of the table that need to be beaten, as Leipzig’s goals remain ambitious. “We have one of the best squads in the Bundesliga. The ambition is to at least qualify for the Champions League “, said Mintzlaff.
Thanks to the three points, RB has moved up to seventh place, but it is still a long way to the top four. The Saxons have only picked up three points from seven matches and are still waiting for their first win away from home. They have their last chance to do so on Wednesday in Augsburg.
