"We had chances, didn't kill the game off, didn't score the second or third. But in the end, we also have to admit that Bayern have a certain quality, which you just have to take your hat off to. However, I have to say, the way we played in the last 15 minutes, the way we defended at the back, sometimes playing carelessly or not defending to the end, that's not acceptable. We have to be really critical of ourselves there,"
"You can certainly say that we made the running in the first half. I think we also could've led by more - probably should have, in fact. If you want to get anything against Bayern, you probably need to score more than one goal from your chances. Bayern pressed more in the second half, we were more stretched in defense. That said, up until 3-1 we still had some very, very good opportunities,"
RB Leipzig led Bayern Munich 1-0 at halftime but conceded five second-half goals to lose 5-1. Leipzig created multiple chances across the first 70–75 minutes yet failed to convert a second or third goal. Defensive lapses and careless defending in the final 15 minutes allowed Bayern to turn the game decisively. Players expressed frustration and anger about wasted opportunities and the disproportionate scoreline. Manager Ole Werner acknowledged first-half control and chances but said Bayern’s increased pressing stretched Leipzig’s defense. Leipzig called for self-criticism and improvement in defending to avoid similar collapses.
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