Leipzig Beats Red Star Belgrade 3-1, Strengthening Position in Champions League Group G

20-year old Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons shines with his first Champions League goal and an assist, pacing Leipzig five points clear of third place in Group G.

Leipzig took an early lead with David Raum scoring in the 12th minute, making it his first Champions League goal.
20-year-old Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, had a spectacular match with a goal and an assist.
Simons' stunning long-range goal in the 59th minute brought the score to 2-0 in favor of Leipzig.
Marko Stamenic of Red Star Belgrade managed to reduce the deficit in the 70th minute, briefly reigniting hopes for the Serbian team.
Leipzig sealed the victory with a close-range goal by substitute Dani Olmo in the 84th minute, bringing the final score to 3-1.