RB Leipzig is in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1. At halftime there were ugly scenes between RB coach Julian Nagelsmann and Atletico coach Diego Simeone.
- RB Leipzig * defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the Champions League
- The Red Bulls face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals .
- The two coaches clashed at half-time.
Lisbon - RB Leipzig *is in the semi-finals of the Champions League * after a courageous appearance and a 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid . The Saxons are celebrating their greatest success in the still young history of the club. In the end, the team of coach Julian Nagelsmann had to tremble again and survive some tricky situations, then the joy was limitless. “First of all, a feeling of happiness, I'm very proud of the troop. I think it was well deserved. We were the better team and defended it with incredible passion, ”said Nagelsmann after the game. No wonder that there is a good mood among the Saxons.
In the semifinals, it got the Red Bulls next Tuesday with Paris Saint-Germain to do. “Of course it's a top team with a top coach. When we were in Hoffenheim, we always played well against Tuchels Dortmund, but rarely won. That should change now. I would also be happy with a bad game if we win, ”said the ex-Hoffenheim coach looking ahead to the upcoming opponent on the way to the final. After the emotional encounter with Atletico coach Diego Simeone , the next explosive coaching duel awaits Nagelsmann against PSG coach Thomas Tuchel.
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RB Leipzig trainer: Bang in the cabin wing - Nagelsmann with a nebulous statement
The game between Leipzig and Atletico was also the duel between the two hot-headed coaches Julian Nagelsmann and Diego Simeone. According to Sky , there was a bang between the two coaches on the way to the catacombs at halftime . “Except for half-time everything was fine and there were no points of contact. He showed that he is a winner, that he absolutely wants to win, ”Nagelsmann hinted at a dispute with Simeone on the Sky microphone. The Atletico coach is considered a provocateur and often shoots over the target to lead his team to victory.
When asked what exactly had happened, Nagelsmann was nebulous: “I'm not going to tell you in detail now. But there are cameras. ”Unfortunately, the TV cameras cannot resolve the incident. The 33-year-old stepped up and criticized: " I wouldn't have done it like that, but everyone has to decide for themselves ". The risk of such a dispute in the next game with Thomas Tuchel, however, is rather low, the PSG coach is currently on crutches. * (Ck) * tz.de is part of the Ippen-Digital network