UEFA Europa League

RB Leipzig vs Real Sociedad 2021-22 UEFA Europa League, Knockout Round Playoffs

  • 30': Christopher Nkunku
  • 82': Emil Forsberg (P)
FT
2 - 2
1st Leg
  • 8': Robin Le Normand
  • 64': Mikel Oyarzabal (P)

Introduction

RB Leipzig are hosting Real Sociedad at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League.

Match Commentary

  • 8': Goal! RB Leipzig 0, Real Sociedad 1. Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diego Rico with a cross following a corner.
  • 30': Goal! RB Leipzig 1, Real Sociedad 1. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Angeliño with a cross.
  • 45'+1': First Half ends, RB Leipzig 1, Real Sociedad 1.
  • 45': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Benjamin Henrichs replaces Tyler Adams.
  • 45': Second Half begins RB Leipzig 1, Real Sociedad 1.
  • 61': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Aihen Muñoz replaces Diego Rico because of an injury.
  • 63': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Emil Forsberg replaces Konrad Laimer.
  • 64': Goal! RB Leipzig 1, Real Sociedad 2. Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 78': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Jon Pacheco replaces Rafinha.
  • 79': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Yussuf Poulsen replaces Dani Olmo.
  • 80': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Dominik Szoboszlai replaces Christopher Nkunku.
  • 82': Goal! RB Leipzig 2, Real Sociedad 2. Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 86': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Amadou Haïdara replaces Kevin Kampl.
  • 90'+6': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Ander Martín replaces Mikel Oyarzabal.
  • 90'+6': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Asier Illarramendi replaces Mikel Merino.
  • 90'+8': Second Half ends, RB Leipzig 2, Real Sociedad 2.

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Europa League

Venue: Red Bull Arena
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Attendance: 21,113

Statistics

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14 Fouls 7
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
2 Offsides 1
5 Corner Kicks 4
0 Saves 5
69.4 POSSESSION 30.6
20 SHOTS 3
7 ON GOAL 2
0.4 On Target % 0.7
1 Penalty Goals 1
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
593 Accurate Passes 225
677 Passes 296
0.9 Pass Completion % 0.8
5 Accurate Crosses 2
24 Crosses 10
0.2 Cross % 0.2
35 Long Balls 49
9 Accurate Long Balls 18
0.3 Long Balls % 0.4
6 Blocked Shots 0
7 Effective Tackles 9
11 Tackles 16
0.6 Tackle % 0.6
9 Interceptions 12
8 Effective Clearances 36
8 Clearances 36

Line-Ups

RBL RB Leipzig (3-4-1-2)

No. Name
1 Péter Gulácsi (GK)
14 Tyler Adams
32 Josko Gvardiol
2 Mohamed Simakan
44 Kevin Kampl
27 Konrad Laimer
25 Dani Olmo
3 Angeliño
16 Lukas Klostermann
33 André Silva
18 Christopher Nkunku

RSO Real Sociedad (5-4-1)

No. Name
13 Mathew Ryan (GK)
24 Robin Le Normand
5 Igor Zubeldia
6 Aritz Elustondo
15 Diego Rico
2 Joseba Zaldúa
17 Rafinha
8 Mikel Merino
10 Mikel Oyarzabal
7 Portu
23 Alexander Sørloth

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