RB Leipzig vs Manchester United FC, Champions League 2020-21 GROUP STAGE

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UEFA Champions League · 2020-21

RB Leipzig

3 – 2

Full Time

Manchester United FC

Tue 8 Dec 2020 · 20:00 UTC Red Bull Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'

Y 5' Bruno Fernandes

Nordi Mukiele 32' Y

Marcel Sabitzer 35' Y

Y 43' Luke Shaw

Y 44' Luke Shaw

Justin Kluivert 62' Y

Y 62' Harry Maguire

Y 68' Brandon Williams

Y 77' Victor Nilsson-Lindelof

Tyler Adams 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs Manchester United FC — Champions League at Red Bull Arena.

RB Leipzig 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Antonio Mateu
Referee Pau Cebrian
Referee Roberto Diaz
Referee Fabio Costa

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Arsenal FC	8	24
2	FC Bayern München	8	21
3	Liverpool FC	8	18
4	Tottenham Hotspur FC	8	17
5	FC Barcelona	8	16
6	Chelsea FC	8	16
7	Sporting Clube de Portugal	8	16
8	Manchester City FC	8	16
9	Real Madrid CF	8	15
10	FC Internazionale Milano	8	15
11	Paris Saint-Germain FC	8	14
12	Newcastle United FC	8	14
13	Juventus FC	8	13
14	Club Atlético de Madrid	8	13
15	Atalanta BC	8	13
16	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	8	12
17	Borussia Dortmund	8	11
18	PAE Olympiakos SFP	8	11
19	Club Brugge KV	8	10
20	Galatasaray SK	8	10
21	AS Monaco FC	8	10
22	Qarabağ Ağdam FK	8	10
23	FK Bodo/Glimt	8	9
24	Sport Lisboa e Benfica	8	9
25	Olympique de Marseille	8	9
26	Paphos FC	8	9
27	Royale Union Saint-Gilloise	8	9
28	PSV	8	8
29	Athletic Club	8	8
30	SSC Napoli	8	8
31	FC Kobenhavn	8	8
32	AFC Ajax	8	6
33	Eintracht Frankfurt	8	4
34	SK Slavia Praha	8	3
35	Villarreal CF	8	1
36	FK Kairat	8	1

Head-to-Head

RB Leipzig 2 games · Avg 5.0 goals Manchester United FC

Last 5 meetings

2020-12-08 RB Leipzig 3–2 Manchester United FC 2020-10-28 Manchester United FC 5–0 RB Leipzig

Recent Form

RB Leipzig

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
08 Dec	Manchester United FC	H	3–2	W
05 Dec	FC Bayern München	A	3–3	D
02 Dec	Medipol Basaksehir FK	A	4–3	W
28 Nov	Arminia Bielefeld	H	2–1	W
24 Nov	Paris Saint-Germain FC	A	0–1	L
21 Nov	Eintracht Frankfurt	A	1–1	D

Manchester United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
08 Dec	RB Leipzig	A	2–3	L
05 Dec	West Ham United FC	A	3–1	W
02 Dec	Paris Saint-Germain FC	H	1–3	L
29 Nov	Southampton FC	A	3–2	W
24 Nov	Medipol Basaksehir FK	H	4–1	W
21 Nov	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	1–0	W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)

100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against RB Leipzig and Manchester United FC has kicked off!
2' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Angelino makes it 1-0.
5' The referee calls foul for Bruno Fernandes. He receives a Yellow card.
10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Julian Nagelsmann will be considering his options from the bench.
13' Magnificent from Amadou Haidara! That is 19 goals in 222 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
18' The 28-year-old Nordi Mukiele has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Manchester United FC that had 409 games and scored 674 goals.
32' It’s a booking for RB Leipzig player. Nordi Mukiele gets a Yellow card.
35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcel Sabitzer on 35.
40' It looks like no one’s ball. RB Leipzig is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
43' A moment of madness from Luke Shaw on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Manchester United FC will be frustrated.
44' Poor challenge from Luke Shaw. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
46' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Donny van de Beek on, Alex Telles off on 46 minutes.
51' It is a cagey affair so far. RB Leipzig in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
56' Another substitution for RB Leipzig to replace Emil Forsberg by Yussuf Poulsen on 56 minute.
61' Nemanja Matic makes way for Paul Pogba at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester United FC.
62' The referee calls foul for Justin Kluivert. He receives a Yellow card.
67' Harry Maguire, a England , has 60 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brandon Williams on 68.
69' Against the run of play, Justin Kluivert has scored! This game has turned on its head.
74' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
75' A tactical swap from RB Leipzig — Tyler Adams on, Kevin Kampl off on 75 minutes.
77' Controversy at the stadium! Victor Nilsson-Lindelof argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
77' Timothy Fosu-Mensah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Wan-Bissaka at the 77 minute mark.
78' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Axel Tuanzebe is hanging Victor Nilsson-Lindelof on the field on 78 minute.
80' The Portugal Bruno Fernandes breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 3-1!
81' That is a Yellow card for RB Leipzig. Tyler Adams will be fuming at that decision.
82' Brilliant from the ! Paul Pogba makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 82.
87' The crowd applauds Angelino as he leaves the pitch. Marcel Halstenberg steps in for RB Leipzig.
Another three points for RB Leipzig.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Nagelsmann

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

5
Harry Maguire C
29
Aaron Wan-Bissaka ↓ Timothy Fosu-Mensah 77'
1
David De Gea
10
Marcus Rashford
31
Nemanja Matic ↓ Paul Pogba 61'
2
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof ↓ Axel Tuanzebe 78'
23
Luke Shaw ↓ Brandon Williams 61'
39
Scott McTominay
18
Bruno Fernandes
27
Alex Telles ↓ Donny van de Beek 46'
11
Mason Greenwood

Bench

Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Marcus Rashford	3
Ibrahima Konate	1
Justin Kluivert	1
Amadou Haidara	1
Anthony Martial	1
Mason Greenwood	1
Harry Maguire	1
Paul Pogba	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.69 RB Leipzig xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.9 Manchester United FC xG

I would bet for: RB Leipzig or Manchester United FC 76% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RB Leipzig40% Draw24% Manchester United FC36%

Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes69% 0% No31%

Avg goals/match: 3.59

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	96%	4%
± 1.5	87%	13%
± 2.5	69%	31%
± 3.5	48%	52%
± 4.5	29%	71%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw

63%

Draw or Manchester United FC

60%

RB Leipzig or Manchester United FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RB Leipzig27% Draw40% Manchester United FC33%

Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted

3 – 2

Actual

1 – 1

9.7%

1 – 2

8.1%

2 – 1

7.3%

2 – 2

6.8%

1 – 3

5.1%

0 – 2

0 – 1

4.6%

2 – 3

4.3%

0 – 0

4.1%

3 – 1

4.1%

1 – 0

4.1%

2 – 0

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap	RB Leipzig covers	Push	Manchester United FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	10%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	17%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	58%	—	42%
+1	58%	19%	24%
+1.5	76%	—	24%
+2	76%	13%	11%
+2.5	89%	—	11%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

RB Leipzig vs Manchester United FC, Champions League 2020-21 GROUP STAGE

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

RB Leipzig Form

Manchester United FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Clean Sheet