RB Leipzig HubRB Leipzig was visited by legendary coach Ernst Middendorp as the Bundesliga club was on a PR tour in South Africa. Middendorp, who is a cult coach in Germany, spoke about the possibilities of RB Leipzig.
What happened?
Middendorp visited RB Leipzig during their public training in South Africa and met with coach Ole Werner and manager Marcel Schäfer. He said: „Man weiß noch gar nicht, welch riesige Möglichkeiten man in der Struktur mit Red Bull hat.“
Why is it important for RB Leipzig?
RB Leipzig is currently in 3rd place in the Bundesliga, 24 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has scored 66 goals and conceded 47 this season.
| Date | League Standing | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.06.2026 | 3rd | 65 | 20 | 5 | 9 |
What comes next?
Middendorp will work as an expert for ZDF during the World Cup, when it comes to games of the South African national team. RB Leipzig will play against African Champions League winner Mamelodi Sundowns on Friday evening.
RB Leipzig's recent form is LWLWW, with 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5 games. The last game was a 4-1 loss against SC Freiburg on 16.05.2026.
