RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-Germain: Preview

RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-Germain: Preview

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RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face off tonight for spot the in the 2019-20 Champions League Finals.

RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain both would be striving to enter the Champions League Final for the very first time in their history after locking heads in the semi-finals.

The semi-final on Wednesday, 19th of August (12:30AM Indian Standard Time) would be the first ever direct encounter between these two teams.

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Nevertheless, in July 2014 Leipzig defeated PSG 4-2 in a friendly.

What the Champions League run has been for RB Leipzig:

The German side overcame Atletico Madrid by 2-1 to progress through to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals through late Tyler Adams winner.

This is the first time RB Leipzig has reached UCL’s last four despite debuting in the European competition in 2017. The ‘Red Bull’ powered club was founded on 19th May 2009 about 11 years ago – playing their first Bundesliga season in 2016.

Established in 2009, Leipzig stunned the footballing world without having their top-scorer Timo Werner in the tie against the Spanish side after the him being transferred to Chelsea earlier this summer.

There was no fluke about the advancement of the German squad to this point, however, already excellently vanquished Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in the final 16 level of the tournament, before posting a 2-1 victory over Atletico in the last eight on August 13.

In the Bundesliga this season, Julian Nagelsmann’s side finished third only behind to winners Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Nagelsmann’s side have won 8 of their last 15 UCL games. The Red Bulls would give PSG a tough competition might even overcome as they play their first semi-final in club’s history.

What it has been for Paris Saint-Germain:

PSG have qualified for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals only for the second time in the club’s history. Neymar and company are looking motivated to lift this year’s UEFA Champions League title.

In the European Cup of 1995, they did enter the semi-finals but were knocked out 3-0 on aggregate to Italian Giants AC Milan.

The Parisians have qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Atalanta 2-1 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal. Two late goals from Marquinhos and Choupo-Moting saw PSG qualify for the UEFA Champions League’s last four.

Even PSG sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League in the closing moments of their clash with Atalanta.

The French team is bolstered by the inclusion of Angel di Maria after a suspension, and the return to match fitness of Kylian Mbappe frominjury, which massively builds up the defensive forces of Thomas Tuchel.

Thomas Tuchel’s side won all the 4 domestic competitions – Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue and Trophee des Champions this season. So, it would be reasonable to conclude that the dominant force in France are hungry to win their first ever Champions League title.

Predictions (RB Leipzig vs PSG):

Leipzig played some exciting football and justified their win against Atletico, yet a meeting with PSG may be a step too far for the German side.

PSG will win the match with a margin of 2 goals in a 3-1 win over the RB Leipzig.

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