Forsberg double helped the “bulls” to score in a difficult match.
Benfica in the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League came to visit Leipzig, who did not notice opponents in recent matches.
“Eagles” needed to score three points to maintain the chances of reaching the playoffs of the tournament, which they seemed to be able to.
In the middle of the first half, Pizzi opened the scoring, and Vinicius doubled the advantage of the guests at the beginning of the second half of the game.
Forsberg's goal from the penalty spot returned the intrigue to the game, but the Germans had little time. However, Forsberg upset Benfica in equal time, equalizing.
Thanks to the score, Leipzig guaranteed himself a place in the playoffs of the Champions League.
RB Leipzig - Benfica 2: 2 Goals: Forsberg, 89 (from the penalty spot), 90 + 6 - Pizzi, 20, Vinicius, 59 RB Leipzig: Gulachi (Mvogo, 64) - Klostermann, Upamekano, Ampadu, Saracchi (Shik, 70).