Leeds United defeats RB Leipzig 2-0 in pre-season friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Leeds United secured a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in a pre-season friendly at Elland Road on August 8. The match featured two goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha. Leeds controlled much of the match, with Calvert-Lewin opening the scoring in the seventh minute. Nmecha sealed the win with a goal in the latter stages, as Leeds continued their preparation for the upcoming season.
- •Leeds United triumphs 2-0 over RB Leipzig at Elland Road.
- •Calvert-Lewin scores first goal early in the match.
- •Nmecha adds a second goal in the 109th minute.
- •Leeds fielded two different lineups across two halves.
- •Attendance for the match was recorded at 24,630.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Pre-Season Friendly: Leeds United 2-0 RB Leipzig
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