RB Leipzig vs Real Sociedad 2021-22 UEFA Europa League, Knockout Round Playoffs
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2 - 2
1st Leg
2 - 2
1st Leg
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
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 |
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 |
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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