Leipzig celebrates itself after the Bruges gala

After turbulent days with corona cases with the coach and captain, RB Leipzig delivers an extraordinary performance in Bruges.

Temporary trainer Beierlorzer can't get out of the raptures.

Bruges - After his perfect debut as head coach in the Champions League, the visibly proud Achim Beierlorzer started to pay homage to his players in the belly of the Jan Breydel Stadium. “What brought the team onto the pitch was an absolute mentality. This unity convinced me, ”said the assistant coach from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig after the 5-0 gala at Club Bruges.

Without the corona-positive head coach Jesse Marsch, the also infected captain Peter Gulacsi and the defensive boss Willi Orban, who left at short notice, RB had not given the Belgian champions the slightest chance. "With this victory we have it in our own hands to overwinter in Europe," emphasized the 54-year-old coach. The direct comparison with the same point Bruges goes through the success to Leipzig, now RB can get no fewer points on the last match day against Manchester City than Bruges at Paris Saint-Germain. Then you play in the Europa League next year.

The performances of two professionals who are usually more of a supporting actor were particularly impressive.

Josep Martinez showed a series of brilliant deeds in goal as a Gulacsi representative, especially in the second round, and looked extremely confident and routine.

“He can have a great career.

He played a flawless game in the pressure situation, ”said Beierlorzer.

Brian Brobbey, who was almost a flop, shone in the attack.

Although the massive striker did not score his own goal, he took the penalty before the second goal.

"Brian was a beast up front," said Captain Kevin Kampl.

“He threw himself into every ball at the front.

You saw what a top player he can become. "

It is possible that Brobbey will also start against Leverkusen on Sunday (5.30 p.m. / DAZN).

Martinez will definitely be in goal.

Because the game comes too early for Gulacsi and Marsch too, they cannot free themselves in time.

There is hope that Mohamed Simakan, Amadou Haidara and Dominik Szoboszlai will return.

Tyler Adams will be available anyway, he was banned from the Champions League.

dpa