RB Leipzig take on the visitors Liverpool in the round 3 match of UEFA Champions League group stage. The match will be played on Wednesday, October 23rd at Red Bull Arena (Leipzig).
RB Leipzig is not only a strong football team but also a successful commercial project. However, this business model can be a hindrance when it comes to competing for trophies, as the club sells its star players every summer. Nevertheless, under Marco Rose, Leipzig has managed to consistently remain among the Bundesliga leaders and progress to the Champions League knockout stages. Last season, they finished fourth in the German league, ahead of Borussia Dortmund. This season, they continue to pick up points consistently, even ending Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak — all without the summer departures of Dani Olmo and Mohamed Simakan. However, in the Champions League, Leipzig has struggled, losing both of their matches: 1-2 to Atletico Madrid and 2-3 at home to Juventus. The opponents have been tough, and their next challenge won’t be any easier.
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Liverpool is adjusting well to the managerial change. Liverpool has navigated the managerial transition smoothly so far. The club had ample time to prepare for Jürgen Klopp's departure, as the German coach publicly announced his decision back in the winter and likely had discussions with the club even earlier. Klopp left on a high note, winning the 2024 League Cup and securing a third-place finish in the Premier League. Most importantly, he handed over a well-built, deep squad to his successor, Arne Slot, who was carefully selected for the role. Over the summer, the team not only retained its key players but also added Federico Chiesa, a potentially crucial signing. Slot wisely opted not to make drastic changes, which has rewarded him with a strong start in England, though there was a slip-up with a 0-1 loss at home to Nottingham Forest. In the Champions League, Liverpool showed resilience with a 3-1 comeback win over AC Milan and a comfortable 2-0 victory against Bologna.
In 2021, the two teams faced off in the Champions League knockout rounds, with Liverpool winning both matches 2-0. The German side will certainly put up a fight, but Liverpool appears to have the quality and skill to secure a win after already defeating two Italian teams. It seems likely the visitors will take all three points.
Prediction for the match: Liverpool to win.
