UEFA Champions League — Group Stage
How did Manchester City and RB Leipzig perform?
Manchester City and RB Leipzig Match Stats
Manchester City and RB Leipzig Lineups
Manchester City
4-3-3 RB Leipzig
4-2-3-1Manchester City and RB Leipzig Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
UEFA Champions League Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17-1 | 16 | 18 |
| 2 |  Bayern Munich |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18-7 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 |  PSG |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19-8 | 11 | 13 |
| 4 | Manchester City |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12-6 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 |  Atalanta |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8-6 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Inter |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12-4 | 8 | 12 |
| 7 |  Real Madrid |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13-7 | 6 | 12 |
| 8 |  Atl. Madrid |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15-12 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 |  Liverpool |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11-8 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Dortmund |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19-13 | 6 | 11 |
| 11 |  Tottenham |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13-7 | 6 | 11 |
| 12 |  Newcastle |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13-6 | 7 | 10 |
| 13 |  Chelsea |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13-8 | 5 | 10 |
| 14 |  Sporting CP |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12-8 | 4 | 10 |
| 15 |  Barcelona |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14-11 | 3 | 10 |
| 16 |  Marseille |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11-8 | 3 | 9 |
| 17 |  Juventus |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12-10 | 2 | 9 |
| 18 |  Galatasaray |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8-8 | 0 | 9 |
| 19 |  Monaco |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7-8 | -1 | 9 |
| 20 |  Bayer Leverkusen |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10-12 | -2 | 9 |
| 21 |  PSV |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15-11 | 4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Qarabag |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10-13 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 |  Napoli |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6-11 | -5 | 7 |
| 24 |  FC Copenhagen |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10-16 | -6 | 7 |
| 25 |  Benfica |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6-8 | -2 | 6 |
| 26 |  Pafos |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4-9 | -5 | 6 |
| 27 |  Royale Union SG |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7-15 | -8 | 6 |
| 28 |  Ath Bilbao |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4-9 | -5 | 5 |
| 29 |  Olympiacos Piraeus |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6-13 | -7 | 5 |
| 30 |  Eintracht Frankfurt |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-16 | -8 | 4 |
| 31 |  Club Brugge KV |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-16 | -8 | 4 |
| 32 |  Bodo/Glimt |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9-13 | -4 | 3 |
| 33 |  Slavia Prague |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2-11 | -9 | 3 |
| 34 |  Ajax |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5-18 | -13 | 3 |
| 35 |  Villarreal |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4-13 | -9 | 1 |
| 36 |  Kairat Almaty |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4-15 | -11 | 1 |
Qualification/Relegation
Manchester City vs RB Leipzig Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-09-15
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Manchester City faced off against RB Leipzig at Etihad Stadium (Manchester). The UEFA Champions League — Group Stage fixture, contested on September 15, 2021, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Manchester City were sitting in 4th place with 13 points. Their campaign has seen 4 wins and 1 draws, leaving them with a record of 1 losses.
RB Leipzig, sitting in unknown with 0 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 0 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 4 UEFA Champions League — Group Stage meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Manchester City have secured 3 wins.
However, RB Leipzig have proven to be tough opponents, winning 0 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 3 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Manchester City
- Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City (UEFA Champions League, Dec 10, 2025)
- Manchester City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Champions League, Nov 25, 2025)
Recent Matches of RB Leipzig
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Manchester City vs RB Leipzig clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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