“We could have made five substitutions at half-time” – Demichelis reacts to Bayern rout

Martin Demichelis apologised to RB Leipzig's fans after Saturday’s humiliating 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

By Rune Gjerulff · Bulinews

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 6:36 AM

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Martin Demichelis admitted he could have made five half-time substitutions following RB Leipzig's 6-1 loss to Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 6-1, establishing a 3-0 lead before the half-time interval.
RB Leipzig have now lost all four of their away matches across the current season.

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RB Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis admitted he could have made five substitutions at half-time following a crushing 6-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. After going into the interval trailing 3-0, Demichelis made two changes but stated the entire team underperformed. He offered an apology to supporters for the manner of the heavy away loss.

The result marked RB Leipzig's fourth away defeat in four attempts this season, contrasting with their recent back-to-back home victories. Demichelis criticised the squad for being too passive without the ball and ineffective in possession, while urging critics to blame him rather than individual players.

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“We could have made five substitutions at half-time” – Demichelis reacts to Bayern rout

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