RB Leipzig narrowly beats FC Ingolstadt thanks to own goal

RB Leipzig narrowly beats FC Ingolstadt thanks to own goal

RB Leipzig struggled to a narrow 1:0 win over third-tier FC Ingolstadt in their second preseason friendly. The only goal came in the fourth minute when Simon Lorenz deflected a cross from Brajan Gruda into his own net. Despite playing 120 minutes, Leipzig created few clear chances, following their 2:1 win over Regionalliga side VSG Altglienicke.

What does this mean for preseason preparations?

Coach Martin Demichelis acknowledged the physical toll on his players, saying, "We’ve had double training sessions and strength work this week. I could tell the players weren’t fresh." He praised the performances of Assan Ouédraogo, Arthur Vermeeren, and new signing Maxime Esteve, but confirmed Abdoul Koné will miss weeks with a shoulder injury sustained in training.

How did FC Ingolstadt perform?

Ingolstadt, coached by Sabrina Wittmann, pushed hard late in the game, with former Erfurt players Sejdo Durakov and Obed Ugondu creating danger. Durakov’s 117th-minute free kick hit the wall, and Leipzig’s goalkeeper held firm against further threats. The third-tier side showed resilience against Bundesliga opposition.

What’s next for RB Leipzig?

Leipzig finished third last season with 65 points (20W-5D-9L) and a goal difference of +19. Their recent form shows 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses (LLWWL), including back-to-back defeats. With the Bundesliga starting on August 1, another friendly awaits before the competitive action begins.