A successful end to pre-season!
RB Leipzig defeated Spanish side UD Las Palmas 3-0 in their final friendly before the Supercup against FC Bayern next weekend (12th August, 20:45 CEST).
The Leipzig pressing continuously put the opponents under pressure in the first half and two ball recoveries led to two goals for RBL. David Raum set up Lois Openda for 1-0 (23’). Xaver Schlagerthen provided the assist for Openda again in the 35th minute.
Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko both impressed in the second half. Sesko made it 3-0 with a header after 54 minutes. The visitors pushed men forward, however- Willi Orban and Mo Simakan both defended well to keep a clean sheet. RBL thoroughly deserved the victory following an intense game.
Watch the full game here
RB Leipzig – UD Las Palmas
Line-up
RB Leipzig first half
Blaswich – Henrichs, Simakan, Orban, Raum – Haidara (20′ Kampl), Schlager – Olmo, Forsberg – Openda, Werner
RB Leipzig second half
Blaswich – Henrichs, Simakan (78′ Bitshiabu), Orban, Raum (73′ Novoa) – Kampl (78′ Moriba), Seiwald – Carvalho, Simons – Poulsen, Sesko
Bench: Zingerle
UD Las Palmas
Valles (46′ Escandell) – Cardona, Suarez, Munoz, Sandro (72′ Haddadi), Loiodice, Lemos (72′ Araujo), Kirian, Viera (62′ Curbelo), Coco (62′ Moleiro), Pejino (62′ Marc)
Goals
1-0 Openda (23′), 2-0 Openda (35′), 3-0 Sesko (54′)
Team presentation
Both our men’s and women’s sides were presented to the fans before the game to loud applause from the fans. Stadium announcer Tim Thoelke helped to welcome the new signings to Leipzig.
First-half highlights
5th minute
Our first good attack. Forsberg and Olmo combine nicely in midfield, but the pass to Werner is a second too late and he’s offside.
7th minute
Our lads are finding plenty of space for counter-attacks. Openda plays the ball in behind to Werner. He forces Valles into a good save with his legs.
11th minute
Openda and Werner once again create a decent opportunity, however Valles is again equal to Timo’s effort.
17th minute
The first chance for the guests. Kirian’s shot is straight at Blaswich and it’s a comfortable save.
20th minute
A concerning moment for everyone all RBL fans. Doudou Haidara is forced off with a calf injury. He is replaced by Kevin Kampl.
23rd minute
Goal for RB Leipzig! A mix up in the Las Palmas defence allows Raum to get on the ball and he crosses immediately for Openda at the far post. He has a simple job of finishing off from close range.
35th minute
Goal for RB Leipzig! Schlager pressures the opponents in midfield and wins it back in the final third. He then plays it to Openda and he finds the far corner for his second goal.
45th minute
Half time in Leipzig.
Second-half highlights
46th minute
Here we go again! Marco Rose has made several changes for the second half.
51st minute
Both teams are looking to find their rhythm again in the second half, and chances are scarce.
54th minute
GOAL for RB Leipzig! David Raum puts in a superb cross into the box from the left flank. Sesko rises to meet it and fires a brilliant header into the far corner. What a great goal!
60th minute
Xavi Simons dances through the Las Palmas defence and can only be halted by a foul, which brings about the first yellow card of the game.
64th minute
David Raum stands over a free kick in a decent position, but he only finds the defensive wall.
71st minute
RB Leipzig get forward once again, as Simons does well to pick out Poulsen, who is unfortunately stood in an offside position. A good chance squandered.
83rd minute
The pace of the game has dropped somewhat. Both teams are defending well, which means there is little of note happening from an attacking perspective.
90th minute
Full time.