One of the most intriguing clashes in this upcoming Champions League round is set to reveal Liverpool's ambitions ahead of a challenging schedule. Before facing RB Leipzig, the Merseyside team have maximised their performance in previous European fixtures and sit in the top five, yet they are poised for a weekend showdown with Arsenal. Hence, it’s crucial for the team to manage workload between their starters and reserves.
RB Leipzig approach this tough encounter against the six-time Champions League winners with two defeats hanging over them. Against Atlético Madrid (1:2) and Juventus (2:3), the club suffered deserved setbacks, accumulating a total of 2.86 xGA in these matches. Particularly against Juventus, they faltered in the closing stages despite having a numerical advantage, while in the Bundesliga, the team stands tall thanks to an easier fixture list.
Under their new manager, Liverpool have triumphed in 10 out of 11 matches—no one has had a more impressive debut at the club than he. On Sunday, the team secured a victory away at Chelsea (2:1), where Mohamed Salah scored 1+1, edging closer to the top eight all-time Premier League scorers. In the Champions League, the Merseysideiders overcame AC Milan (3:1) and Bologna (2:0), with five different players finding the net, showcasing the versatility of their attack.
In the 2020/21 Champions League playoffs, RB Leipzig suffered two goalless defeats to Liverpool (both 0:2). Once again, the English side are expected to score at least two goals—their attack is simply unstoppable.
