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

RB Leipzig

30': Christopher Nkunku
82': Emil Forsberg (P)

FT
2 - 2
1st Leg

Real Sociedad

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

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

Line-Ups

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

Substitutes:

Philipp Tschauner, Dominik Szoboszlai, Amadou Haidara, Yussuf Poulsen, Josep Martínez, Emil Forsberg, Nordi Mukiele, Hugo Novoa, Benjamin Henrichs.

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

Substitutes:

Asier Illarramendi, Jon Pacheco, Näis Djouahra, Andoni Gorosabel, Álex Remiro, Jon Guridi, Aihen Muñoz, David Silva, Unai Marrero, Ander Guevara, Ander Martín.

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