JAKARTA - RB Leipzig successfully stepped into the semifinals of the Champions League thanks to a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the quarter-final match in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, August 13 evening. Coach Julian Nagelsmann is not satisfied, he wants his team to penetrate the top party.
"It's normal when you are in the next round, you want more. Tonight we are happy, tomorrow we will start looking at Paris (PSG). It will be a difficult game, but we will have a plan," said Nagelsmann as quoted by Antara. .
WHAT. A. FEELING. 😍Good night, everyone 🕺🔴⚪ #MissaoFinal #RBLATL pic.twitter.com/oHFmXCSzSi
- RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) August 13, 2020
In the match against Atletico, Leipzig took the lead with a header from Dani Olmo, before Joao Felix's penalty brought the Spanish team level. Leipzig who appeared more aggressive were then able to secure the victory thanks to a goal from substitute Tyler Adams. The three goals came in the second half.
"We didn't create many chances in the first half, but we defended very well. You didn't have many chances in the final third against Atletico. Our attacking game today was different, Atletico didn't have many chances and we created more (chances) , "he added.
Recent successes with Leipzig add to the long list of Nagelsmann's individual achievements. At the age of just 33 years old, he is listed as the youngest coach capable of advancing the team to the semifinals of the Champions League.
Another young figure who is joyful is Leipzig midfielder, Adams. Appearing to replace Konrad Laimer in the 72nd minute, the 21-year-old AS player was actually able to score the winner.
🇺🇸 Tyler Adams: ⚽️ First goal for Leipzig⚽️ First UCL goal in his career # UCL https://t.co/2W2zBvYeCA pic.twitter.com/kse8nMLQKZ
- UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 13, 2020
Similar to Nagelsmann, Adams has also set his sights on opponents in the semifinals, PSG.
"We are really happy. We know Paris is a great team, we saw what they did against Atalanta yesterday, and they have really good players," said Adams.
Leipzig is the first German team apart from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, since Schalke 04 did the same in the 2010/2011 season.
Another German team, Bayern, has the opportunity to catch up with Leizpig if they are able to overcome Barcelona's attack in the semifinal match played on Friday night.
⏰ RESULT ⏰😱 Late drama! 🔴⚪️ Leipzig reach UCL semi-finals for first time in their history with late winner 👏 # UCL
- UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 13, 2020
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