Post-match quotes after #RBLBMG including:
- Marco Rose
- Xavi
- Lois Openda
- Yussuf Poulsen
- Xaver Schlager
Marco Rose
- “What happened today is very tragic. In my opinion, the stadium and the fans reacted very well. The sporting aspect takes a back seat today.
Nevertheless, we played football and deserved to win the game. We solved the challenges that Gladbach gave us confidently. We scored some nice goals and defended well against the opponent’s attacks. The victory was very important. The match days are becoming fewer and fewer, so it’s important to stick with it. We remain the hunters in the table and have to accept that role.
Göz AtınLukas Klostermann did go down injured. We don’t yet have an exact diagnosis. We hope it’s not that bad. We need to take a closer look.”
Yussuf Poulsen
- “Winning always feels good. We had the necessary grit today to go into the game at full steam – that was noticeable. We missed that last bit of quality to seal the game and make it 3-0. But overall it was a good performance from us.
We were determined today and defended set pieces well. That’s what it’s about. This is how you have to show up in a moment like the one we’ve had in the last few weeks. It was important to gain self-confidence today and we managed to do that.
The victory was important to stay close to Dortmund in the table. We are now closer to fourth place again. Now it’s time to build on this achievement and move on.”
Xaver Schlager
- “Today we were quick, determined and uncompromising. We played well and enjoyed the game. It was clear that we really wanted to win the game. We won the important duels at the back. In my opinion, we could have made it 2-0 earlier and had a more relaxed evening. But all in all a deserved win, thanks to a strong team performance.
We have got seven points in our last three Bundesliga games, so this is a good result and important for us. We are slowly getting going again after a couple difficult weeks.
This is a huge tragedy. My condolences to all the families. Sport isn’t the most important thing. I noticed a very calm atmosphere in the stadium from the start. After the end of the game, we found out about the tragic incidents. Our thoughts go out to the deceased and their loved ones’ families.”
Xavi
- “We’re very happy with the win. It’s very special to open a game like that, I love scoring the first goal. It was a good step in the right direction for us. We’ve dropped a few points recently, so we have to show consistent performances like today.
Playing with Lois Openda is a lot of fun. I just enjoy it. To be honest, he is one of the best players I have played with so far in my career. He has incredible speed and scores goals.
I only became aware of the incidents after the game. It’s very sad. I would like to send my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.”
Lois Openda
- “I’m very happy that I was able to help the team make it 2-0 with the goal. That was an important win for us today. We wanted to increase the pressure on fourth place, and we managed to do that. It was very important for us that we were able to put in a good performance before the game in Munich.
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of two fans today. You will continue to be with us and in our hearts. We here in Leipzig are one big family and we will not let what happened today be forgotten.”