RB Leipzig Faces Struggling Kiel Amid Champions League Chase

Leipzig, Germany — RB Leipzig‘s head coach Zsolt Löw confirmed his strategy for Saturday’s crucial Bundesliga match against bottom-placed Holstein Kiel, set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. local time. With key player Xavi Simons suspended due to yellow card accumulation, Löw has turned to midfielder Baumgartner, whom he believes will deliver a standout performance.

“Baumi is a very complete football player. He can give us a lot. I am a hundred percent sure he will play well,” Löw stated during a press conference on Good Friday. He added, “Baumi knows exactly what is at stake. He’s fired up and ready to go.”

Currently sitting fourth in the Bundesliga table, Leipzig controls its fate regarding a Champions League berth but faces a demanding schedule ahead, with remaining matches against Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich, and VfB Stuttgart. Löw emphasized the importance of securing points against Kiel to set the foundation for a successful finish to the season.

However, the coach cautioned against underestimating the relegation-threatened Kiel, stating, “This will not be an easy match and a really big challenge. Kiel is a significant hurdle and not a given.”

Fans are gearing up for what promises to be a tense encounter, as Leipzig aims to solidify its position in the league and push toward Champions League qualification.