"We got a real thrashing" – Raum and Orban reflect on defeat to Como

Leipzig's experienced defensive duo were downcast after their difficult opening night defeat in the Champions League.

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Frustrated after a 4-1 defeat to FC Como 1907 this evening, RB Leipzig's David Raum did his best to piece together where it went wrong.  

“This feels really awful, we got a real thrashing today. The first half was terrible," the club captain said in his post-match interview.

"The second [half was] maybe a touch better. Overall, it wasn't a good performance from us. We have to learn from this.

"We need to get together as soon as possible, we actually had a clear plan. But we weren't brave or clever enough with the ball again.

“We had the chances to play. But it wasn't sharp enough, there just wasn't enough of anything today,” the 28-year-old concluded. 

Fellows defender Willi Orban also faced the press. The Hungarian felt their game plan deserted them on a tough night in Lombardy.

“We had a reasonable game plan, but it quickly became clear that we couldn't get a grip on Como's game. This game hurts a lot today. 

"Como showed us what it means to be active with the ball, to make decisions on the ball, and to play good passes in the final third. 

“We need to learn that from our opponents today; credit to them. Ultimately, our game plan didn't work out,” the 33-year-old explained.