David Raum and Xavi Simons inspired RB Leipzig to a 3-1 win over Crvena Zvezda in the UEFA Champions League group stage at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. The duo had a goal and an assist each.
The victory for Marco Rose's side also came via a goal from Dani Olmo, with Marko Stamenic on target for the visitors.
Raum opened the scoring for Leipzig after 12 minutes with the goalkeeper getting a touch but unable to keep it out. The defender finished to the upper left corner after combining with Simons. Leipzig doubled their advantage after 59 minutes through Simons, who netted following a solo run, Raum with the assist.
Stamenic, tucking away a volley, then pulled one back for Crvena Zvezda 11 minutes later. It was 3-1 after Olmo put his team two goals ahead with six minutes left - finding the net after a corner with a volley.
Profligacy in front of goal impacted both sides in the match, Mohamed Simakan spurning a good chance for Leipzig, Crvena Zvezda rueing a lack of composure from Mirko Ivanic.
Highlights
WHAT IT MEANS:
RB Leipzig are second in the group on six points, while Crvena Zvezda's one point places them fourth. Manchester City are leading the group on nine points. Young Boys are third on one point.
IN THE GOALS:
With one goal this season, Raum, Simons, and Olmo are tied as their team's leading scorers in the competition. Stamenic netted his first Champions League goal in his seventh appearance in the competition. The assist for Raum was his second for the Champions League season, tied second for the most assists this campaign in the competition.
INJURY CONCERN:
No players were removed due to injury.
VAR IN ACTION:
RB Leipzig led 1-0 when Crvena Zvezda had a Peter Olayinka penalty overturned in the 29th minute.