match thread (image) [FT] RB Leipzig 1 - 0 Rangers

[weebluedevil 1,167]

Good defensive performance last night and very unlucky to concede the goal. Yes, we rode our luck at times, but we give ourselves a big chance if we Roofe and Ramsey are available next week. 

[Sutton_blows_goats 4,134]

Beaten by a wonder strike that could have, on another day been ruled off for offside.

 

Credit to the manager and players that was a tough game last night and we really shut them down. We also created a few chances for ourselves. other than the Nkunku sitter and his header I think they barely made a cast iron chance. With the away goals rule abolished there was no real need for us to come out. We could have just sat in for the 90 but to our credit we did venture forward at times.

 

Thought we were really well organised defensively. Ball wasn't sticking up top until they moved Aribo up front then the game really opened up a bit for us.

 

They had a few players in thier team that they paid more for that our entire squad costs (Olmo, Gvardiol to name 2). Didnt really show if I'm being honest. Am i worried about them at Ibrox? No not really. Didnt look like a better team than anything we had played already.

[Sutton_blows_goats 4,134]

PS what is it with German managers these days? is it a football match or a fashion show. He certainly looked like he had a few tricks up his sleeve. Or his half time job was delivering milk tray.

[Gonzo79 13,539]

Good performance and a decent result.

 

I thought Aribo, Bassey and Lundstram were all terrific.

 

From what I've read, Leipzig are better away from home and I think we'll have a very tough match next Thursday.  Fingers crossed Roofe or Ramsey (preferably both) are available.

[onevision 1,436]

7 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

Good performance and a decent result.

 

I thought Aribo, Bassey and Lundstram were all terrific.

 

From what I've read, Leipzig are better away from home and I think we'll have a very tough match next Thursday.  Fingers crossed Roofe or Ramsey (preferably both) are available.

That's all the warning that we need. They obviously are at their best when teams open up and give them space to create.

There was enough evidence last night that their first half tactic was to draw our defence out enough to allow their runners from midfield to race through.

 

Need to remember that the game lasts 90mins+ and no need to go chasing a goal, if it takes us to the 85min to equalise then that'll do nicely.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

11 hours ago, ian1964 said:

 

Definitely offside. 

[ascender 352]

I think we'd have all taken that result given the injuries. If we play to our best next week, we have more than enough to beat them.

 

McGregor still gives me the fear though!

[weebluedevil 1,167]

11 minutes ago, onevision said:

That's all the warning that we need. They obviously are at their best when teams open up and give them space to create.

There was enough evidence last night that their first half tactic was to draw our defence out enough to allow their runners from midfield to race through.

 

Need to remember that the game lasts 90mins+ and no need to go chasing a goal, if it takes us to the 85min to equalise then that'll do nicely.

Assuming we can contain them for 85mins. I don’t think that plays to our strength, I’d rather see us press high and put pressure on them from the off and try to get an early goal. 

[Gonzo79 13,539]

2 minutes ago, the gunslinger said:

Definitely offside. 

The old 'interfering with play' thing isn't like it used to be.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

Just now, Gonzo79 said:

The old 'interfering with play' thing isn't like it used to be.

yeah but he is literally blocking the keepers view.