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Zero points, now comes the undefeated leader Paris Saint-Germain – without Messi. That increases the chances of RB Leipzig.
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If RB Leipzig wants to hibernate internationally, something countable is necessary. The runner-up from Saxony with no points in the premier class wants to inflict the first defeat on top rider Paris Saint-Germain in Group A this evening (9 p.m. / DAZN).
“We are ready tomorrow for our best performance. Our match schedule will not be much different, but we can implement some things better,” said head coach Jesse Marsch, who sniffed a surprise in the first leg. But two goals from Lionel Messi turned the RB lead into a 2-3 defeat. The Argentine superstar is now missing.
Neymar for Messi
Neymar, who was still missing in the first leg, is in the Paris squad this time. Messi’s compatriot Angel di Maria is also in the squad of coach Mauricio Pochettino after being suspended, who can also count on Kylian Mbappé, who shot PSG in the Prinzenpark against RB in the lead. Most recently, he was sick in the 2-1 win against Lille OSC. “We don’t have to have a different mentality just because another player is on the pitch. Not much changes at Paris, regardless of whether Messi, di Maria, Mbappé or Draxler are on the pitch,” said RB striker Yussuf Poulsen.
Statistics against Paris
The French are virtually permanent opponents of RB in the premier class. The Leipzig team have already played four games in only four seasons in the premier class against PSG. In August 2020 they lost the semi-finals at the tournament in Lisbon with 0: 3, then in November 2020 they achieved their first and only victory with 2: 1. This was followed by the unfortunate 0-1 defeat in Paris and then the unnecessary 3-2 defeat two weeks ago.
Chances of advancement
In order to have hopes of the knockout round of the premier class as the bottom of the table with no points, three wins in three games are required. For the alternative variant Europa League, the direct duel against the Belgian champions FC Bruges must be won for the required third place. After the 1: 2 at home, a win with at least two goals difference in Bruges at the end of November is mandatory. In addition, Leipzig needs at least one more counter, because the Belgians already have four points.
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