Leipzig Satisfied Despite Test Match Loss to Bayern Munich

Despite a 1-3 test match defeat against Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig's new coach Martín Demichelis expressed satisfaction with his team's performance. The Argentinian noted that while the team lost focus after conceding a goal, they also displayed positive phases and implemented many of their principles.

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It was a good test. After the goal conceded, we lost the thread a bit. But I am very satisfied because we also had good phases. Many of our principles were visible.

Demichelis, a former Bayern player and coach, acknowledged the quality of the opposition and the ease with which some goals were conceded, referring to one as a "billiard goal." However, he was particularly pleased with the team's strong start to the second half and their created chances. U21 international Brajan Gruda scored for Leipzig, impressing as a potential winger, a key area for the team's strategy under Demichelis.

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It was a good test for us, of course, not everything went perfectly.

New signings also made their mark. Belgian Johan Bakayoko brought energy to the attack after coming on as a substitute. Midfielder Rocco Reitz, signed from Borussia Mönchengladbach for approximately 20 million euros, made his debut for Leipzig and played for half an hour. Reitz, who had been catching up on training after an illness, stated, "It's always good to measure yourself against the best."

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He wants us to give 100 percent against the ball and with the ball, to press aggressively. We had good phases today.