Leeds United vs RB Leipzig: Full lineups confirmed for pre-season friendly
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This will be the first-ever clash between these clubs!
Daniel Farke’s Leeds United will square off against the Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig, in a club friendly outing ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. This clash is going to take place at Elland Road.
The English Premier League club has performed well in their last two matches. They have secured consecutive wins. First, they took down Sunderland and then staged an astonishing comeback to secure a 4-2 win against Liverpool. Leeds United will be at home for their next outing and this will be an added advantage for them. They are going to be high on confidence.
After the arrival of a new manager, RB Leipzig are on a three-match winning run. Martin Demichelis is currently working fine for the Bundesliga club and they will be eager for another win. Their performances in the final third have been quite good and against the Premier League club, they might come up with similar tactics. A win here for Die Roten Bullen can extend their winning run to four.
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Leeds United vs RB Leipzig Lineups
Leeds United
Playing XI: Cairns (GK); Justin, Rodon, Muharemovic; Bogle, Ampadu, Longstaff, Bornauw; Wilson, Calvert-Lewin, James
Bench: Mahady, Ombang, Lienou, Lane, Cresswell, Bijol, Tanaka, Stach, Aaronson, Chadwick, Mills, Gnonto, Nmecha, Piroe
RB Leipzig
Playing XI: Vandevoordt (GK); Henrichs, Esteve, Castello Jr, Banzuzi; Vermeeren, Maksimovic, Finkgrafe; Bakayoko, Romulo, Gomis
Bench: Nyland, Zingerle, Orban, Bitshiabu, Harder, Gruda, Seiwald, Baku, Sani, Elmas, Thomas, Taum, Geertruida, Masanka Bungi, Konate
Where and how to watch Leeds United vs RB Leipzig pre-season friendly live in UK?
Fans will be able to view this contest live via LUTV in the United Kingdom.
When and where is Leeds United vs RB Leipzig pre-season friendly?
The game will start at 06:30 p.m. IST on Saturday, August 08, at Elland Road in Leeds, England.
What is the head-to-head record between Leeds United and RB Leipzig?
These clubs have never faced each other before; hence, this pre-season game is going to be the first-ever clash between them.
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