RB Leipzig

Champions League semi-finalists in 2020.

RB Leipzig is a German club that qualified for the UEFA Champions League in its very first top-flight season, after finishing as Bundesliga runner-up.

Quick Facts

Full name: RasenBallsport Leipzig e.V.
Nickname: Die Roten Bullen, The Red Bulls
Short name: RBL
Founded: 19 May 2009
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Capacity: 47,800
Owner: Red Bull GmbH (99%) (of GmbH)
Manager: Martín Demichelis

Lore & Background

Leipzig secured a place in the 2017-18 Champions League by beating Hertha BSC 4-1 in May 2017. It has since become a regular in the competition and reached the semi-finals in 2020.

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