Gladbacher in the questionnaire: What do you love about modern football, Mr. Reitz?
The move from Rocco Reitz to RB Leipzig raises new questions. The player shares his thoughts on the Bundesliga and current developments in football.
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RB Leipzig
soccer · BUNDESLIGA
Overview
RB Leipzig is a German professional soccer club based in Leipzig, Saxony. Founded in 2009, the club rapidly ascended through the German football pyramid, reaching the Bundesliga in 2016. Known for its high-pressing, attacking style and data-driven approach, Leipzig has become a consistent contender in the Bundesliga and a regular participant in the UEFA Champions League. The club plays its home matches at the Red Bull Arena (formerly Zentralstadion).
This season
As of May 2026, RB Leipzig is competing in the Bundesliga, aiming for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. The team has shown strong form in recent weeks, with key performances from its core squad. The club is also navigating the managerial landscape, with head coach Marco Rose's future under discussion amid broader league coaching changes.
Career highlights
- Won the DFB-Pokal in 2022 and 2023, defeating SC Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively.
- Reached the UEFA Champions League semifinals in 2020, losing to Paris Saint-Germain.
- Finished as Bundesliga runners-up in 2017 and 2021.
- Won the 2. Bundesliga title in 2016, securing promotion to the top flight.
- Qualified for the UEFA Champions League for seven consecutive seasons (2017–2023).
- Recorded the fastest promotion from the fifth tier to the Bundesliga in German football history (seven years).
