Willi Orban did not want to get this discussion. "I do not see a problem there. That's just statistics. Basically, we are in the flow," said the defense chief of RB Leipzig after the 1-1 against Atalanta Bergamo in the quarterfinal first leg of the Europa League.

It may only be statistics, yet Leipzig has gained a home game since February 11th. It is unlikely that one reaches his seasonal goals without home wins.

At least in Europe, the next test is waiting in the stranger. Already coming week, the Lombardy is about the entry into the semifinals. The current home weakness of Atalanta is likely to come to the Vice-Master of the Football Bundesliga.

In addition, you will find yourself in a similar situation as already in the intermediate round against Real Sociedad, when you won after a draw at home in the Basque Country.

"Playing only on counterattacks will not work"

Trainer Domenico Tedesco already promised a much more offensive style of play than on Thursday in the first round. "Only play on counterattack will not work. We made it better in the second half," said the 36-year-old. As a result of the Leipzig superiority, the compensation was made by an own goal of Davide Zappacosta (58.) after Luis Muriel (17th) had taken the guests right early.

The compensation was above all a merit of Orban. The defense chief remained after the spotted penalty of André Silva - already the third in the Europacup of the current season - and put Zappacosta under pressure on a flank. "I touched the opponent more than the ball," said the Hungarian national player.

Orban is looking forward to the trip in the north of Italy, even if RB is floating without advantage. "We know that we will not be chance in Bergamo. But the chances are still 50:50," said the central defender. At least you do not have the malus of current home weakness.