N. Williams enters the game and replaces Mohamed Salah.
Williams replaces Salah for the closing stages.
There will be three minutes of added time.
88'
Leipzig have lacked a clinical edge tonight. The German outfit will need a special effort in the second leg to overturn a two-goal deficit unless they can score late here.
86'
Liverpool are edging their way towards an important win tonight. However, Klopp will want his team to end the game with a clean sheet to give them a firm grip on the tie.
84'
Kabak has to be alert at the back to prevent Hwang reaching a forward pass from Sabitzer. The defender clears the danger for the Reds.
83'
OVER! Hwang cuts a cross back into the box from the right inside channel that bounces as far as Klostermann on the edge of the box. The defender lines up a strike on the half-volley, only to slice his attempt over the bar.
81'
J. Henderson gets yellow.
Henderson pulls back Hwang down the right flank and is booked by the referee.
77'
Nagelsmann is cutting a frustrated figure on the sideline. His team have not performed to their potential tonight.
76'
Dani Olmo gets yellow.
Olmo pulls back Mane on a surge upfield and is booked by the referee.
73'
Hwang Hee-Chan enters the game and replaces K. Kampl.
Oxlade-Chamberlain surges down the right flank and he powers a low ball across the face of goal. However, there's no Liverpool player there to capitalise.
Hwang replaces Kampl for the German outfit to bolster their attacking options.
Nkunku probes in the final third and he goes down under pressure from Alexander-Arnold, but it's good defending from the Liverpool man as the ball trickles behind for a goal-kick.
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A. Oxlade-Chamberlain enters the game and replaces Thiago Alcântara.
X. Shaqiri enters the game and replaces Roberto Firmino.
Thiago is replaced by Oxlade-Chamberlain in the Liverpool midfield.
Firmino is withdrawn for Shaqiri in the final third.
71'
Mane's touch lets him down in the box as Salah curls a perfect pass for the Senegalese. The forward is in acres of space, but he allows it to escape his boot and Gulasci gathers with ease.
69'
Angelino clips a cross into the box and Klostermann heads the ball across the face of goal. It just evades Sabitzer, although Klostermann was offside from the free-kick anyway.
68'
O. Kabak gets yellow.
Kabak slides in from behind on Poulsen and goes into the book.
Sabitzer carries the ball forward into the final third and looks for a pass over the top to Poulsen, but he overhits his delivery out for a goal-kick.
65'
Angeliño gets yellow.
Angelino brings down Jones on the charge and goes into the book.
64'
Y. Poulsen enters the game and replaces A. Haidara.
W. Orbán enters the game and replaces N. Mukiele.
Haidara is withdrawn for the German outfit and is replaced by Poulsen.
Mukiele's bad evening comes to an end as he is replaced by Orban at the back.
58'
S. Mané has scored a goal for Liverpool! Assist by C. Jones.
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! MANE CAPITALISES ON ANOTHER LEIPZIG MISTAKE!! 2-0 LIVERPOOL!!! Mane seizes on an error by Mukiele and slots a low strike into the bottom-left corner. Jones sends a hopeful ball forward for Mane to chase. Mukiele makes a terrible attempt to clear the danger and falls to the ground. The Senegalese scoops up possession, runs into the box and completes the finish past Gulacsi. All too easy for Liverpool.
Jones launches a simple ball over the top for Mane to pursue. He notches an assist as Mukiele misses the clearing kick and allows Mane to collect and score.
53'
Mohamed Salah has scored a goal for Liverpool!
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! SALAH FIRES LIVERPOOL IN FRONT!!!! 1-0!!! The Reds take the lead as Salah drills a low strike past Gulacsi. Sabitzer plays a loose backpass towards Angelino and the Egyptian intercepts before surging through on goal. He holds his composure to fire a left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner. Clinical from Salah.
52'
C. Nkunku gets yellow.
Nkunku catches Kabak with a stray arm to the face in an aerial duel and goes into the book.
50'
Leipzig have responded since the break after going through the motions from the majority of the first half. Nagelsmann will want to see more of the same from his team.
48'
Angelino feeds the ball into Olmo in the box, and the Spaniard tries to turn. However, he loses control before he can strike amid pressure from Jones.
46'
We're back underway at the Puskas Arena.
45' +1
HALF-TIME: RB LEIPZIG 0-0 LIVERPOOL
45'
There will be one minute of added time.
43'
Alexander-Arnold whips a free-kick towards the near post, but Sabitzer rises to clear the danger. The cross was not the best from the Liverpool full-back.
42'
Kampl catches Jones with a late challenge and hands Liverpool a free-kick on the right flank in a useful position.
41'
Alexander-Arnold tries to send Mane behind Mukiele down the left flank, but he overhits his delivery out for a goal-kick.
30'
Henderson has to be alert in the box to direct Angelino's cross from the left flank behind for a corner. The full-back has been a threat down on the wing for the German side.
26'
Liverpool are dominating possession and are pushing the German outfit back deep into their own half. Klopp will be pleased with his side's performance thus far.
22'
Klostermann gives the ball away under pressur from Salah and Alexander-Arnold sends a first-time cross into the middle. However, Upamecano is well placed to head clear ahead of Firmino.
20'
Upamecano gives the ball away and Jones releases Salah. The forward has a run at the Leipzig defender, but is unable to break past his opponent.
16'
Liverpool look for the ball behind the Leipzig defence again as Robertson loops a cross deep for Salah. Klostermann tracks it in the air and makes a good headed clearance.
13'
Salah chases a ball over the top down the left flank and he has support in the middle. However, his offload goes behind Firmino and Upemecano can clear the danger.
11'
Firmino rises in the box from Alexander-Arnold, but he loops his header straight into the arms of Gulacsi on the bounce.
10'
Mane closes down Mukiele and forces a mistake. The ball falls for Salah in the right inside channel, but Upamecano deflects his cross behind for a corner.
8'
Adams sends a ball over the top for the run of Sabitzer, but the midfielder is caught just a fraction offside he tries to offload for Olmo.
6'
N. Mukiele gets yellow.
Mukiele brings down Mane with a heavy challenge and is booked by the referee.
5'
A. Haidara gets yellow.
Haidara goes into the book for the German outfit.
2'
Thiago brings down Sabitzer with a loose challenge. Leipzig get the free-kick and the Liverpool midfielder now has to be very careful.
1'
We're underway at the Puskas Arena.
Salah has space down the right flank and offloads for Alexander-Arnold. He clips a cross towards the near post that is cleared by Upamecano.
Good evening and welcome to the live commentary of the Champions League round-of-16 clash between RB Leipzig and Liverpool at the Puskas Arena.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions regarding travel into Germany, RB Leipzig have been forced to play their home leg in Hungary. Julian Nagelsmann's side defeated Manchester United in their final group game to advance to the knockout stage, finishing second in Group H. The German outfit are in dangerous form having won their last four matches in all competitions, including a 2-1 triumph over Augsburg in the Bundesliga last time out. The club reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season and will have similar ambitions this term, although the Reds will provide a huge obstacle despite not being at their best.
Liverpool have seen the defence of their Premier League crown capitulate over the last few weeks. Jurgen Klopp's men lost their third game on the bounce in the Premier League, collapsing to a 3-1 loss against Leicester City at the weekend after taking the lead. The Reds need a response and have the perfect opportunity to find their form outside of the pressures of the Premier League. The Merseysiders were impressive in the group stage and will be looking to regain their touch tonight.
RB LEIPZIG (4-3-3): Peter Gulacsi; Nordi Mukiele, Lukas Klostermann, Dayot Upamecano, Angelino; Marcel Sabitzer, Amadou Haidara, Kevin Kampl; Christopher Nkunku, Daniel Olmo, Tyler Adams.
LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ozan Kabak, Jordan Henderson, Andy Robertson; Curtis Jones, Georginio Wijnaldum, Thiago Alcantara; Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane.
LIVERPOOL SUBS: Adrian, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi, Ben Davies, Rhys Williams, Nathaniel Phillips, Caoimhin Kelleher, Jake Cain, Leighton Clarkson, Neco Williams.
After their collapse against Leicester City, Jurgen Klopp will be pleased with his side's response. They now face an important 45 minutes to keep the game in control heading into the second leg at Anfield. Leipzig will be looking to up the ante after a sedate effort after an initial burst early in the contest.
RB Leipzig are next in action against Hertha Berlin away in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Liverpool take on Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday.
Thanks for joining our commentary this evening. Until next time, goodbye.
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