Downfall of Red Bull: RB Leipzig's Disastrous 2024/25 Season
Leipzig's Soccer Club RB is teetering on the edge of catastrophic collapse.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link A disastrous outing against Werder Bremen has sealed RB Leipzig's fate, sending them tumbling out of the Champions League contention and facing a potential sporting catastrophe.
The dejected RB players lay sprawled across the Weser Stadium grass, the immediate silence in the stands mirroring their crestfallen spirits. With a goalless draw against Werder Bremen, their last hope vanished: For the first time in seven years, the Champions League will be devoid of the Saxon underdog - and the consequences could be dire.
"One gets what they deserve," muttered Peter Gulacsi in a defeated voice. The goalkeeper stood frustrated in the catacombs, fidgeting with his heavily bandaged wrists, and stared down. He had thwarted a defeat with numerous saves, but it seemed as if Gulacsi was ashamed of the dreary outcome of an entirely disheartening season. "Such a performance," snapped sports CEO Marcel Schäfer into the microphones later, "is not befitting of a Champions League contender."
Indeed, the multi-million dollar RB venture teetered on the brink of a sporting cataclysm. Four months after the appointment of Jürgen Klopp as RB football chief, Leipzig will not only miss the Champions League but could also be without any European competition for the first time since the 2016/17 Bundesliga debut season. Leipzig plummeted to seventh place on Saturday.
"Despair Fills the Air"
"Despair fills the air," lamented striker Christoph Baumgartner after another disappointing Leipzig performance. "We need to confront reality, the situation is dire." The interim team, led by Zsolt Löw who stepped up as successor to Marco Rose in late March, must now "dig deep" for the final matchday to snatch any remaining European opportunity. "Watching from the sidelines is the worst predicament there is," said Baumgartner.
Despite possible qualification for the Conference League or the Europa League, Leipzig faces a major overhaul. Schäfer announced that they would "need to make more changes than we initially thought at the outset of the season." They would have to "approach our plans with all consequences" to build a "true RB team" once more. No further comments were offered in Bremen. The most intriguing personnel issue in Leipzig is the search for the new coach.
On the Bremen side, too, there was disappointment amidst pride in their impressive performance, as their last faint European dream disintegrated. The sixth place, which would qualify for the Conference League, is virtually unachievelable for the Green-Whites, given the three-point and several-goal deficit.
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
What Awaits RB Leipzig?
- Leadership Vacuum: Oliver Glasner and Cesc Fabregas currently lead the list of potential candidates to become the new manager of RB Leipzig. Glasner, currently managing Crystal Palace, is reportedly considering the move, but his forthcoming games remain a priority[4].
- Revision and Reinforcement: The team has experienced a significant drop in form by the spring of 2025. Players like David Raum have acknowledged the dissatisfaction and are eager to reassemble the squad for a stronger performance next season[2][3].
- Ambitious Goals: The immediate goal is to reorganize and reinforce the squad to secure a return to the Champions League in the upcoming season. This involves potential transfers and strategies aimed at improving performance[1]. The team aims to stir up chaos at the top of the Bundesliga, seeking to challenge dominant teams like FC Bayern Munich for the title[3].
In conclusion, RB Leipzig is focusing on leadership changes, team rebuilding, and strategic adjustments to face their recent slump and aim for greater success in the future.
- The community in Leipzig, disheartened by RB Leipzig's disastrous 2024/25 season, is demanding change, with vocational training and community aid being suggested as potential solutions for revitalizing the team.
- Regardless of the team's current struggles, football enthusiasts across Europe continue to follow RB Leipzig's fortunes closely, hoping for a resurgence in the upcoming seasons.
- Amidst the despair and fidgety anticipation, sports experts have begun discussing potential candidates for the RB Leipzig coach position, with names like Oliver Glasner and Cesc Fabregas being thrown into the mix.
- Leipzig's tumble out of the Champions League contention has marked the beginning of a new era, as the club is set to undergo a major overhaul, focusing on leadership changes, team rebuilding, and strategic adjustments to secure a return to European-leagues competition in the upcoming season.
