Published 21:45 IST, February 20th 2020
RB Leipzig misplace kit box ahead of Tottenham clash; Werner sports a different kit
RB Leipzig misplaced a kit box ahead of their Champions League clash against Tottenham. Timo Werner sported a different kit as compared to his teammates.
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The Champions League Round of 16 clash between Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig saw the German side’s players line up with different coloured sponsors in the first half. The RB Leipzig away kit sports the logo of their sponsor Red Bull. While most of the squad had the original red and yellow on the logo, attackers Timo Werner and Christopher Nkunku were seen wearing an RB Leipzig kit with the logo in black and white trim.
Timo Werner spotted wearing a different kit during Champions League match against Tottenham
Manager Julian Nagelsmann confirms RB Leipzig kit box mismatch ahead of Champions League match
RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann, in his post-match conference, explained why the players sported different kits. Naglesmann said that the RB Leipzig kit box was mismatched. He said that there was a mix-up and the RB Leipzig kit box was not in the bus.
That said, he hoped that they have their kits sorted out ahead of the second leg. Timo Werner and Christopher Nkunku, who sported the substitute kit, changed at half-time and were seen wearing the same outfit like their teammates. The kit change seemed to have brought back some luck after RB Leipzig. They were awarded a penalty and Timo Werner calmly scored it to give RB Leipzig the lead.
RB Leipzig beat Tottenham 1-0, grab crucial away goal
The jersey mix up made no difference for RB Leipzig as they put on a show against Tottenham in their first-ever Champions League knockout game. They would be disappointed that they only have a 1-0 lead to show for it. However, with the Champions League having the away goals rule for the knockout games, the Timo Werner penalty might prove to be decisive when the two teams square off in the second leg of the Champions League. RB Leipzig will have a crucial 1-0 away goal lead against Tottenham when Jose Mourinho’s side travel to the Red Bull Arena for the second leg.
Updated 21:45 IST, February 20th 2020