RB Leipzig relies on its own strength in the battle for Champions League qualification

In the battle to qualify for the Champions League once again, RB Leipzig are relying on their own strength. "If we get rolling, then it will be difficult against us. We have to radiate that self-confidence. We can't talk about whether we can do it or not. We are a good team and our opponents have to feel that," said sporting director Rouven Schröder after the 4:1 victory in the Bundesliga at SC Freiburg.

But RB also had to overcome the odd tricky phase in Breisgau. Sport-Club failed to score a penalty and hit the crossbar with a header. "You have to get through that. But we deserve to get through a phase like that," said Schröder.

With 53 points, the Saxons remain in the top flight. For midfielder Xaver Schlager, however, the current position is irrelevant. "Honestly, what's the point of looking at the table every time? It drives me crazy at best," said the Austrian. "I look at it on the last matchday. We know we're strong. If we keep playing like this, the points will come. We have confidence in our abilities."

David Raum will be missing next Saturday's home game against VfL Wolfsburg due to a yellow card suspension. Nevertheless, optimism is high at RB ahead of the clash. "I believe in my team-mates, I believe in us, I believe in myself," said double goalscorer Lois Openda. "We want to finish the games in such a way that we get into the Champions League. If we carry on like this, everything will be fine for us."