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Sporting stumble in top 8 quest with Leipzig loss

RB Leipzig battled past visitors Sporting 2-1 on Wednesday to earn their first victory in seven Champions League matches and dent their opponents' hopes of a top eight finish.
Jan 22, 2025, 02:58 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

RB Leipzig
Sporting CP
  • KO
  • 19
  • 29
  • HT
  • 55
  • 61
  • 62
  • 70
  • 75
  • 76
  • 78
  • 79
  • 84
  • 86
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, RB Leipzig 2, Sporting Lisbon 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, RB Leipzig 2, Sporting Lisbon 1.
90'+5'
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting Lisbon) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Geovany Quenda with a cross.
Match Stats
RBLSCP
Possession
47.4%
52.647.4
52.6%
Shots on Goal
6
2
Shot Attempts
10
17
Yellow Cards
3
0
Corner Kicks
0
9
Saves
1
4