RB Leipzig 3-0 Tottenham (4-0 agg.): Hits and Flops | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

#2 Hit: Marcel Sabitzer

Marcel Sabitzer

As captain of the night, the 25-year-old led by example with a quickfire brace in the first half. After 10 minutes of sustained Tottenham pressure, RB Leipzig seemed to click into gear and Spurs couldn’t live with them after that. The Bundesliga title contenders would take the lead through a 25-yard strike from Marcel Sabitzer. The Austrian struck it hard and low past the Tottenham goalkeeper to put his side undeservedly 1-0 up.

Ten minutes later, the 25-year-old would double his tally and his side’s lead. For this goal, the midfielder would make a bursting run into the box and powerfully angle a header into the bottom left-hand corner. By this time, the German team were well in control and carving open Mourinho's side at will. Sabitzer set the tone for his team and you could see his teammates responding to his energy in the middle. As the game wore on, he adjusted and increased his defensive work rate to ensure no spaces were unplugged in midfield. Throughout the game, the Austrian made 3 interceptions, completed 45 passes, won 2 aerial duels and scored 2 goals.