Nagelsmann's players scored three points in a difficult match.
Paris Saint-Germain went to visit Leipzig in the third round of the Champions League. Both teams already knew that Manchester United sensationally lost to Bashakshehir, and therefore the victory in this match again made the triumphant a contender for first place in the quartet.
From the first minutes, the teams set a high pace, and the game took place in the Leipzig half of the field, which quickly led to the first goal of the match. Keane gave a " 0: 1. The Parisians gained an important advantage and did not stop trying to score more until the opponents gathered their thoughts.
Thomas Tuchel's charges got a good chance after playing with a hand from Upamecano in the penalty area, but Di Maria could not beat Gulachi with a shot from the “point”. Note that the " Especially worth highlighting Keane, who clung to all the balls.
Nagelsmann's wards were able to push the game away from their goal only towards the end of the first half of the game and restored parity - Angelinho gave a hidden pass to Nkunku, and he shot right into the corner. 1: 1. The Frenchman scored a goal against his former team. The teams left for a rest when the score was equal.
At the beginning of the second half, Leipzig pressed very actively and could score in the 53rd minute, when Forsberg swung the opponent and shot above the gate from a good position. However, the Swede later scored. Forsberg converted a penalty kick after handball from Kimpembe in his own penalty area.
In the middle of the second half, Paris Saint-Germain had more problems. Gueye received a second warning and left the field early. Tuchel tried to influence his team's play through substitutions. His charges organized the final assault, but he was not crowned with anything worthwhile. The referee's whistle recorded the victory of Leipzig.
Leipzig - PSG 2: 1 Goals:
Nkunku, 42, Forsberg, 57 - Di Maria, 6 RB Leipzig: Gulachi - Orban, Upamekano, Konate - Mukiele (Henrichs, 64), Nkunku, Aydara (Adams, 74), Angelinho - Olmo.
PSG: Navas - Florenzi (Rafinha, 84), Danilo, Kimpembe, Kyurzawa (Bakker, 73) - Herrera, Marquinhos, Gueye - Di Maria, Sarabia (Kerer, 73), Keene Warnings: Upamekano, Konate - Kimpembe, Gueye, Kurzva.
Send-offs: Gueye, 69, Kimpembe, 90 + 5 Di Maria missed a penalty in the 16th minute (goalkeeper).