RB Leipzig’s impressive home winning streak came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday as Manchester City secured a dramatic Champions League victory. Despite trailing twice, the visitors rallied to claim three points, with Erling Haaland’s decisive strike in the 78th minute sealing the win for Pep Guardiola’s side. Leipzig’s fullback, Ridle Baku, acknowledged the difficulty of the contest in a post-match interview with DAZN, noting that the match was decided by “fine margins” rather than a lack of effort.
Fullback credits fine margins for defeat while celebrating career-best goal tally
Baku, who is enjoying his most prolific scoring season in Leipzig colors, found the back of the net with a goal that featured a spectacular howler from Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 28-year-old reached the 30th goal mark of his professional career, a significant milestone achieved despite limited recent playing time in the Bundesliga. He has started only 15 minutes across the last three domestic matches, yet his impact on the European stage remains undeniable, highlighting his value to the squad during high-pressure fixtures.
Reflecting on the defeat, Baku emphasized that the team’s collective performance was a positive foundation for future matches, even if the result was disappointing. “We weren’t 100% there in those moments, and we didn’t defend properly,” he admitted, taking responsibility for the defensive lapses that allowed City to equalize twice. However, he remained optimistic, stating that the team can build on the overall effort displayed against a top-tier opponent, prioritizing team success over individual accolades.
Source: Yahoo Sports
