RB Leipzig

[Nymzee]

Looks like RBL possibly getting a bye into the QF’s of the EL.

 

[coollino]

Looks like RBL possibly getting a bye into the QF’s of the EL.

Looks like not:



Either way, this is pretty murky

 

[Nymzee]

Looks like not:



Either way, this is pretty murky

Oh no, basically what I think is happening is that RBL are publicly saying they're happy to play Spartak "away" in a neutral ground, but it's up to UEFA where that is, the date, if it happens etc.

I suspect in the background they're hoping UEFA cancel the tie which is where the Bild article comes from.

 

[TheBigIguana]

Looks like a walkover to the quarters

 

[Nymzee]

Spartak officially kicked out of EL. You'd suspect a bye to QF's as adding in another team would probs be a nightmare.

Ukraine crisis: Fifa and Uefa suspend all Russian clubs and national teams

Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from all competitions by Fifa and Uefa after the country's invasion of Ukraine.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Nymzee]

RBL Matchday

Busy 'English weeks' as they call them continue for RBL with an away trip in the cup QF against second division Hannover. Tedesco makes a further 7 changes for tonight's trip back to the probable strongest XI but that does mean they might be out of gas for the very important league game vs Freiburg on Saturday. Hannover aren't doing so great in the second division but have a new manager and come into this unbeaten in 3 and 2 wins in the last two so won't be straightforward. Still should be an obvious victory but it's the cup and all the other massive sides are already knocked out.

Game is LIVE from 17.30pm (thought this would be live on the German YT channel but think it's geo-locked)

 

[Nymzee]

1-0 RBL

He scores again.

 

[Nymzee]

2-0 RBL

And another for Nkunku. Belting ball by Gvardiol and a cool as ice finish after going round the keeper.

 

[zook]

Remember the whispers PSG were looking to include Nkunku in the Gueye deal when they first came in for him a few years back

He genuinely is one of the best about now

 

[Nymzee]

Remember the whispers PSG were looking to include Nkunku in the Gueye deal when they first came in for him a few years back

He genuinely is one of the best about now

£12m they sold him for. They've let go of some insane talents from the academy though. In their pursuit of the CL, spending big on player, they neglected a brilliant academy.

 

[Nymzee]

Remember the whispers PSG were looking to include Nkunku in the Gueye deal when they first came in for him a few years back

He genuinely is one of the best about now

Actually, just had a look at some of the PSG academy players they've binned off:

Maignan - £900k
Zagadou - Free
Tanguy Kouassi - Free
Guendouzi - Free
Adli - £5m
Nkunku - £12m
Aouchiche - Free
Dembele - £300k
Coman - Free
Ikone - £5m
Diaby - £12m

 

[Nymzee]

3-0 RBL

Just before the subs come on and likely disrupt the flow, a third for Leipzig. Mr Duracell plays a lovely 1-2 with Silva before slotting bottom corner.

 

[Nymzee]

4-0 RBL

Angelino’s deflected low cross is over the line either an own goal or Andre Silva’s who followed in.

 

[Nymzee]

4-0 FT

Straightforward professional win. Allowed for early changes in anticipation of the big game at the weekend. Still 2 more ties left in the QF's but Union already through last night.

 

[Nymzee]

RBL Matchday

Back to league action and it is a massive clash with 4th vs 5th as Freiburg come to the Red Bull Arena. Will be an extremely tough game against as very well drilled side with the joint best defense in the league and unbeaten in 3 now. Tedesco continues the rotation with 5 subbed out from the cup game; little bit surprised by this since next week's midweek game in the EL has been cancelled and Furth awaiting them next weekend. Olmo and Haidara, two of the best midweek, on the bench along with Silva. Wouldn't be shocked to see 2-3 subs at half-time if it's a slow start. Was looking forward to watching more of Kevin Schade for them who will be a top player but just the bench for him. Point here would be very good.

Game is LIVE from 14.30pm