Welcome to Benfica v RB Leipzig minute by minutes report from the Emirates Stadium in London. The Futbolgrad Network is on location in what has been a
Welcome to Benfica v RB Leipzig minute by minutes report from the Emirates Stadium in London. The Futbolgrad Network is on location in what has been a highly entertaining friendly pre-season tournament in the British capital.
Press Conference:
Ralph Hasenhüttl spoke directly to Futbolgrad Live:
Ralph Hasenhüttl tells Futbolgrad that RB Leipzig will look to attack in this coming season's Champions League.
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) July 30, 2017
Ralph Hasenhüttl went on to say he thought #RBL would "surprise a few teams this season in the Champions League" https://t.co/LAocysZOAo
— Chris Williams (@Chris78Williams) July 30, 2017
Bruma impressed.!
Ralph Hasenhüttl tells Futbolgrad that Bruma has settled well since his arrival from Turkey and that he was a key figure in today's victory
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) July 30, 2017
Finally Oliver Burke came into the Mixed Zone to chat about his time at RB Leipzig:
Burke tells @SkySportsNews he's a Leipzig player, no wish to move and he's looking forward to the coming season. #RBL #Bundesliga pic.twitter.com/O33rdZayWb
— Chris Williams (@Chris78Williams) July 30, 2017
FINAL SCORE: SL Benfica v RB Leipzig 0:2
RB Leipzig finish the Emirates Cup 2017 with a well deserved win. Press conference awaits…… See you in 5 minutes!
82 Min:
Lisandro hits the RB upright, so close to an equaliser for the Portuguese side — Mvogo was beaten by the header from the corner, the woodwork saves Leipzig.
79 Min:
Kilian Ludewig is hacked down on the right hand side — Hasenhüttl is livid, turns away in disgust at the challenge.
76 Min:
Mitroglou wheels away in celebration after the ball hits the net — however, the assistant correctly identifies the Greek striker was offside, no goal. Leipzig still lead 0:2.
73 Min:
Oliver Burke’s game is complete — Substituted off, on comes Majetschak
Wechsel: @OliverBurke55 verlässt das Feld, Erik #Majetschak ist jetzt von der Partie. #RBLSLB (73.) 2:0 #EmiratesCup
— RB Leipzig (@DieRotenBullen) July 30, 2017
70 Min:
This now has all the feeling of a preseason game. Both sides using the opportunity to get fitness into the legs.
65 Min:
A very settled game now, neither side carving out any real opportunity. Benfica haven’t registered a shot on target yet so far, Leipzig have had six.
61 Min:
Bruma tests Varela from distance but the shot takes a deflection and the Benfica GK deals with it – No problem!
56 Min:
Bruma is starting to pull the strings in the Leipzig midfield. The new signing from Galatasaray has looked very comfortable on the ball during the second half.
53 Min: 0:2 GOAL Leipzig
TOOORRRRRR Leipzig. The Bundesliga side get their second of the game — Compper with a cushioned header into the goal
GOAL! 2-0 #RBLeipzig are now two ahead after a deep freekick is swung in and Marvin #Compper heads it in off the post #RBLBEN #EmiratesCup
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) July 30, 2017
50 Min:
The game has slowed down somewhat now. Benfica with 74% possession in the first five minutes of the second half.
Second Half Underway!
Benfica resume the action here at the Emirates Stadium
Half Time thoughts?
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Half Time: Benfica v RB Leipzig 0:1
Halstenberg’s 20th minute goal the difference in a medium paced first 45 minutes.
37 Min:
Oliver Burke receives a blow to the face. The young Scot goes clean through from the resulting free kick and is unlucky not to get RB’s second goal of the match — Varela scrambles the ball behind and out of danger.
33 Min:
Mvogo with a shaky moment, the young Goalkeeper loses possession on the edge of the 18 yard box. Benfica can’t find a shot to test the empty net.
29 Min:
Konate with another solid challenge breaks down the Benfica attack, the 18-year-old centre back has impressed so far.
26 Min:
Halstenberg again finds space inside the Benfica penalty area, similar situation to the goal but this time both Varela and his back 4 are wise to the danger.
20 Min: 0:1 GOAL Leipzig
TOORRRRRRR Leipzig. Marcel Halstenberg fires the ball into the roof of the Benfica net from 6 yards out. 0:1
GOAL! The first goal goes to #RBLeipzig through #Halstenberg who breaks into the area and finishes cooly over #Varela from 6 yards #RBLBEN
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) July 30, 2017
15 Min:
The game has settled somewhat, Benfica have definitely found their legs now. RB have dropped back a touch.
11 Min:
Rafa crosses the ball inside the area from the left side but Raul Jimenez can’t quite get there. Benfica now finding their feet.
9 Min:
Rafa makes some space inside the Leipzig box but he can’t get his shot off, a warning sign for the young German side
7 Min:
Leipzig with the lion’s share of possession, Benfica slow to start. It’s a battle of the midfield so far
5 Min:
Oliver Burke gives the Benfica defence a scare but the Scot can’t capitalise.
Kick Off
We’re underway..! RBL kick off
Benfica v RB Leipzig – Buildup
25 minutes until kick off: Both teams are out warming up, it’s a beautiful day for football, can Leipzig get back to winning ways?
Benfica and RB Leipzig warm up at the Emirates stadium – London (Photo – Chris Williams)
We’re in place, just over 45 minutes until kick off! Full rotation for Leipzig, a chance to see Bruma, Burke and Laimer. Dominik Kaiser has the armband for Die Roten Bullen
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