Blessin hails Leipzig’s 'exceptional' quality ahead of DFB Cup clash

Leipzig head coach Domenico Tedesco hailed RB Leipzig as an "exceptional" side ahead of their DFB Cup second-round clash with Union Berlin.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Tedesco said, "Leipzig is an exceptional team with a lot of quality. They have a clear style of play and are very dangerous going forward."

Tedesco also warned that Union Berlin would need to be at their best to have a chance of beating Leipzig.

"We will need to play at our highest level to have a chance of winning," he said. "We will need to be compact and disciplined in defense, and we will need to take our chances when we get them."

Leipzig has won the DFB Cup once, in 2022, while Union Berlin has never won the competition.

The match will be played at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig on Wednesday, October 19.

Here are some additional key points from Tedesco's press conference:

• Tedesco said that he expects a "tough match" against Union Berlin.
• Tedesco said that he is "confident" that his team can win the match.
• Tedesco said that he is "excited" about the challenge of facing Leipzig.

Here are some additional facts about the match:

• Leipzig is the defending DFB Cup champion.
• Union Berlin is currently fifth in the Bundesliga, while Leipzig is ninth.
• The match will be televised live on ESPN.