٠٠:٠٢:٤٥Thousands of football fans flocked to the Red Bull Arena to observe the Champions League match between host side RB Leipzig and English giant Liverpool in Leipzig on Wednesday. In a competitive match, Liverpool defeated Leipzig 1-0 in the third round of the tournament.
Footage captured supporters from both teams making their way to the stadium, proudly sporting jerseys and scarves, as they eagerly queued outside, buzzing with excitement before entering the arena.
Ahead of the match, fans from both camps shared their predictions for the outcome of the match.
"I don’t expect it to be an easy game, but it could be because we are doing quite well in the Champions League," shared Ukasha, a Liverpool supporter. "I hope they score, but for sure Liverpool are going win at least 3-0."
"Our number 10, our man with the back number 10, Xavi Simons. He shoots a 1-0 and gets three points for Leipzig, which we really need," said Bianka, a Leipzig fan, expressing her belief in Dutch rising star Xavi Simons.
Ultimately, it was Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez who clinched the victory for Liverpool with a solitary goal, propelling 'The Kops' into second place in the standings and setting them on a path to progress directly to the playoffs.
In stark contrast, RB Leipzig remains without a point after the first three rounds of the tournament.
This season's 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League showcases a new competitive format, featuring 36 teams, each playing eight matches in the initial league phase. The eight teams with the highest points will advance directly to the next playoff round, while the next 16 will face off in qualification matches to secure spots in next round.
Battle of the Reds! Thousands of fans flock to Red Bull Arena ahead of Champions League tie between RB Leipzig and Liverpool
Thousands of football fans flocked to the Red Bull Arena to observe the Champions League match between host side RB Leipzig and English giant Liverpool in Leipzig on Wednesday. In a competitive match, Liverpool defeated Leipzig 1-0 in the third round of the tournament.
Footage captured supporters from both teams making their way to the stadium, proudly sporting jerseys and scarves, as they eagerly queued outside, buzzing with excitement before entering the arena.
Ahead of the match, fans from both camps shared their predictions for the outcome of the match.
"I don’t expect it to be an easy game, but it could be because we are doing quite well in the Champions League," shared Ukasha, a Liverpool supporter. "I hope they score, but for sure Liverpool are going win at least 3-0."
"Our number 10, our man with the back number 10, Xavi Simons. He shoots a 1-0 and gets three points for Leipzig, which we really need," said Bianka, a Leipzig fan, expressing her belief in Dutch rising star Xavi Simons.
Ultimately, it was Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez who clinched the victory for Liverpool with a solitary goal, propelling 'The Kops' into second place in the standings and setting them on a path to progress directly to the playoffs.
In stark contrast, RB Leipzig remains without a point after the first three rounds of the tournament.
This season's 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League showcases a new competitive format, featuring 36 teams, each playing eight matches in the initial league phase. The eight teams with the highest points will advance directly to the next playoff round, while the next 16 will face off in qualification matches to secure spots in next round.
Thousands of football fans flocked to the Red Bull Arena to observe the Champions League match between host side RB Leipzig and English giant Liverpool in Leipzig on Wednesday. In a competitive match, Liverpool defeated Leipzig 1-0 in the third round of the tournament.
Footage captured supporters from both teams making their way to the stadium, proudly sporting jerseys and scarves, as they eagerly queued outside, buzzing with excitement before entering the arena.
Ahead of the match, fans from both camps shared their predictions for the outcome of the match.
"I don’t expect it to be an easy game, but it could be because we are doing quite well in the Champions League," shared Ukasha, a Liverpool supporter. "I hope they score, but for sure Liverpool are going win at least 3-0."
"Our number 10, our man with the back number 10, Xavi Simons. He shoots a 1-0 and gets three points for Leipzig, which we really need," said Bianka, a Leipzig fan, expressing her belief in Dutch rising star Xavi Simons.
Ultimately, it was Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez who clinched the victory for Liverpool with a solitary goal, propelling 'The Kops' into second place in the standings and setting them on a path to progress directly to the playoffs.
In stark contrast, RB Leipzig remains without a point after the first three rounds of the tournament.
This season's 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League showcases a new competitive format, featuring 36 teams, each playing eight matches in the initial league phase. The eight teams with the highest points will advance directly to the next playoff round, while the next 16 will face off in qualification matches to secure spots in next round.