Peter Olayinka subbed as Leipzig defeats Crvena Zvezda

Tosin Abayomi 00:40 - 26 October 2023

Peter Olayinka is now expected to make a case as Nigeria's greatest in European competitions with Crvena Zvezda this season. Image Credit - Imago

Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka is on target for Crvena Zvezda against Voždovac. Image Credit - Imago

Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka could not help Crvena Zvezda avoid defeat against Leipzig.

RB Leipzig recorded a 3-1 win against Crvena Zvezda in a Champions League group stage fixture played on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Nigerian striker Peter Olayinka played a pivotal role as Crvena Zvezda beat Radnički 1923 4-3 in the match of the 11th round of the Serbian Super League on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

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After 12 minutes, Leipzig took the lead thanks to a superb finish from David Raum, who beat Omri Glazer low to break the tie.

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That was followed by a fantastic strike into the top corner by Xavi Simons to establish a two-goal lead.

When Dani Olmo tapped in to secure the victory late on, whatever worries that had been aroused by Marko Stemanic's beautiful volley to become just the second New Zealander to score in the Champions League were gone.

All eight of Crvena Zvezda's away Champions League group-stage games have ended in defeat.

In the Champions League, he has made a total of 14 appearances. Olayinka has 13 goals and seven assists in 65 European competitions. Image Credit - Peter Olayinka/X

Olaynika subbed off as Leipzig defeats Crvena Zvezda

Nigerian striker Peter Olayinka was given the responsibility of leading the Crvena Zvezda attack.

However, after 45 minutes of action down a goal, he was substituted at the halftime break for Ghanaian Osman Bukari who scored in their opening-day loss to reigning Champions Manchester City.

Olayinka's Crvena's Zvezda are now bottom of the group and return to action in the Champions League after the international break when they take on Leipzig in the return leg.