RB Leipzig

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Rivals	1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig & Dynamo Dresden
Club Profile	Club Website Twitter: @DieRotenBullen Facebook: @rbleipzig Address: Red Bull Arena, Am Sportforum 3, 04105 Leipzig, Germany Nickname: Die Roten Bullen
Stadium	When Red Bull started their project with RB Leipzig, the Zentralstadion in Leipzig had no tenant, so they moved in in 2010 and renamed it the Red Bull Arena. The 43,000-capacity ground had been built in 2004 ahead of the 2006 World Cup and is a modern arena. At first, RB Leipzig struggled to draw spectators as their project was a new one and they were playing in the lower leagues. But, as they moved up the German footballing pyramid and reached the Bundesliga, attendances really started to grow and they now average around 40,000 fans per game, which isn’t far off the capacity. Given many German football fans’ disdain for the RB Leipzig model, many boycott the club and this means the away section at the Red Bull Arena is often close to empty.
Recent History	RB Leipzig is a club like no other in the Bundesliga. Founded in 2009 when Red Bull acquired the playing rights of fifth-tier side SSV Markranstädt, they have thrived in recent years thanks to the huge investment from the energy drink company, which has made this a hated club for many fans of other German clubs. Success came even quicker than planned as they secured four promotions in seven years to make it to the top tier. Their first ever season in the Bundesliga was in 2016/17 and that was a special campaign too as they finished second, qualifying for the Champions League. They’ve reached Europe every year since and have become a legitimate title contender. As much as the investment has helped, it has to be said that RB Leipzig’s success is also based on smart decision-making. They’ve had money, sure, but they’ve spent it wisely and have built an excellent scouting system, have recruited well and have massively improved the academy.
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Season Guide

2024/2025

RB Leipzig

In

Antonio Nusa(mid) (Club Brugge); Maarten Vandevoordt(gk) (KRC Genk); Assan Ouedraogo(mid) (Schalke); Dennis Borkowski(att) (Dynamo Dresden - End of Loan); Fabrice Hartmann(att) (Sligo Rovers - End of Loan); Sanoussy Ba(def) (Linzer ASK - End of Loan); Tim Schreiber(gk) (FC Saarbrucken - End of Loan); Andre Silva(att) (Real Sociedad - End of Loan); Ilaix Moriba(mid) (Getafe - End of Loan); Angelino(def (AS Roma - End of Loan); Hugo Novoa(mid) (Villarreal - End of Loan)

Out

Dani Olmo(k)(mid) (Barcelona); Angelino(def) (AS Roma); Hugo Novoa(mid) (Deportivo Alaves); Tim Schreiber(gk) (Dynamo Dresden); Dennis Borkowski(att) (Ingolstadt); Sanoussy Ba(def) (Eintracht Braunschweig); Christopher Lenz(sp)(def) (Released); Janis Blaswich(sp)(gk) (Red Bull Salzburg - Loan); Timo Schlieck(gk) (Anderlecht - Loan); Tim Kohler(def) (SC Verl - Loan); Ilaix Moriba(mid) (Celta de Vigo - Loan); Yannick Eduardo(att) (BV De Graafschap - Loan)

RB Leipzig failed to mount any sort of title challenge last season and needed a strong run of form in the final weeks to secure a top four finish that saw them secure their minimum aim of Champions League football. Leipzig start the new season slightly on the backfoot, having lost a key player in Dani Olmo to Barcelona. Though the midfielder struggled with injuries last season, making just 17 starts, he was a critical component of their attack and will be a big miss. They have not managed to sign in a replacement so far, instead going the route of the youth by bringing in Antonio Nusa and Assan Ouedraogo from Club Brugge and Schalke respectively. Leipzig have also brought in promising keeper Maarten Vandevoordt from Genk but coach Rose has confirmed Gulacsi will remain the first choice at least as the season kicks off. The biggest positive in the transfer window so far has been the club's ability to convince Xavi Simons to extend his loan deal for another season, with the midfielder having been of interest both to Bayern Munchen and Manchester United. Apart from Olmo, there have not been any major departures for Leipzig with Angelino sold to Roma while Blaswich has been sent out on loan and Lenz released at the end of the transfer window. Leipzig played some good football last season but consistency was the biggest problem that prevented from closing the gap to the top and Rose will be looking for improvement this season. Leipzig are favorites for another top four finish this season though uncertainty at Dortmund and Munchen could see them mount a title challenge provided they are more consistent over the course of the campaign.

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