RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig is the youngest and most controversial club in German football, founded in 2009 with Red Bull's support and which rapidly ascended from the fifth division to the Bundesliga in just seven years. Despite controversies related to its corporate structure and lack of popular tradition, the club became a real powerhouse in European football. With an intense and modern playing style, Leipzig has been one of Europe's most innovative clubs.

History

Founded in 2009 after Red Bull acquired the defunct SSV Markranstädt, RB Leipzig climbed from the fifth division to the Bundesliga in just six years, reaching the top in 2016. The club quickly established itself among Germany's best, reaching the Champions League semi-final in 2020 — just four years after its Bundesliga debut. With a playing philosophy based on high pressure and quick counterattack, Leipzig became a European reference. The 2022 German Cup was its first major trophy.