Leipzig lost to Stuttgart after Raum called on the team to learn lessons and become more mature

In the 17th round of the 2024/25 Bundesliga, Leipzig took the lead after Sheshko scored, but suffered a goal loss and two players were sent off in the second half, and finally lost to Stuttgart 1-2. Leipzig defender Raum did not forget to call on the team to learn lessons and become more mature during an interview.

Xavi Simmons passed the ball in the 10th minute, Sheshko received it and shot it, helping Leipzig take the lead 1-0. In the 50th minute of the second half, Windaf made a lob pass to the penalty area, and Bruun Larsen headed the ball into the goal, helping Stuttgart tie the score 1-1.

In the 60th minute, Wattmade scored a goal in the melee, helping Stuttgart to overtake 2 to 1. In the following time, Leipzig striker Sheshko and midfielder Openda were sent off due to accumulated yellow cards, resulting in Leipzig remaining with 9 players to continue the game.

In the end, Leipzig lost to Stuttgart 1-2 away. After 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 rounds, Leipzig is currently ranked 4th in the standings with 30 points.

Leipzig defender Raum said, "We performed very well in the first half, stealing the ball many times and taking the lead, which is the ideal situation away from home. In the second half, we were too anxious to score the second goal, but ended up losing two goals. This is a lesson we need to learn from the game and become more mature as a team."

"There were some decisions that went against us but we have to help Oponda and Sheshko to bounce back. Unfortunately they will both miss the next game and hopefully Yussuf Poulsen will be back this weekend."

In addition, Leipzig coach Marco Silva said, "We didn't allow the opponent to get too many opportunities in 90 minutes, so it was very frustrating to lose this game. We actually performed well at the beginning of the second half, but the opponent scored a wonderful goal that was difficult to defend. Then we were a little confused and let the opponent take control of the situation. Although we suffered two red cards, the team still persisted in fighting, which is commendable."

"We need to learn how to get what we deserve from the game and how to get the result we deserve because we paid a lot in this game."