'We got a real thrashing' - David Raum and Willi Orban slam RB Leipzig performance after shock Champions League defeat to Como
RB Leipzig suffered a 4-1 defeat against Champions League debutants Como, prompting harsh criticism from team leaders David Raum and Willi Orban. The players admitted the team was tactically outclassed and lacked the necessary intensity.
Why it matters
The result is a significant upset in European football, highlighting the competitive nature of the Champions League and the rise of new clubs.
RB Leipzig defensive leaders David Raum and Willi Orban have delivered a scathing verdict on their side's performance following a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Como. The Bundesliga outfit were completely outclassed on Thursday evening as Cesc Fabregas's European debutants ran riot at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in the Champions League opener.
Como marked their historic European debut after a 119-year wait by sweeping aside Leipzig 4-1 in their Champions League league-phase opener. First-half strikes from Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas gave the hosts a commanding two-goal cushion before Assane Diao and Maximo Perrone sealed a memorable triumph on the shores of Lake Como. Andrija Maksimovic's consolation effort did little to spare the visitors from a chastening evening in Lombardy.
Leipzig captain Raum pulled no punches in his assessment of his side's tactical execution and mentality, admitting they fell well short of elite continental standards.
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