RB Leipzig defeated Aston Villa 2-0 at Red Bulls Arena in New Jersey
Red Bull Arena, Harrison, N.J.,(July 31, 2024) —The Red Bull were the dominant side in this match against last season’s fourth-place of the Premier League, Aston Villa. Our head coach, Marco Rose, agrees this was a well-deserved win.
Andre Silva (19) and Lois Openda (11) scored the two goals of the match.
Aston Villa’s Diego Costa (3) was sent off during the first half with red card.
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RB Leipzig
Gulacsi (46. Vandevoordt) – Simakan (76. Sakar), Orban (C / 73. Schuldes), Klostermann, Bitshiabu (87. Norbye) – Haidara (76. Seiwald), Kampl (87. Osawe) – Ouedraogo (73. Jatta), Elmas (73. Gebel) – Openda (65. Ramsak), Silva (46. Poulsen / 73. Sesko)
Substitutes
Zingerle – Schößler, Voufack, Masanka Bungi
Aston Villa
Olsen (31. Gauci) – Cash (61. Nedeljokvic), Diego Carlos (69. Bogarde), Pau Torres, Digne (46. Maatsen) – McGinn (C / 61. Dendoncker), Onana (61. Buendia), Barkley (46. Tielemans) – Bailey (46. Ramsey / 76. Moreno), Iling Jr. (46. Philogene-Ridace), Rogers (61. Barrenecha)
Unused subs: Gauci, Feeney, Kesler Hayden, Dobbin, Archer.
Substitutes
Zych – Dobbin, Hayden, Archer, Feeney
John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey made their first appearances of pre-season to the delight of the claret-clad fans at Red Bull Arena on the second game of the club’s USA Tour.
