RB Leipzig’s 2-2 draw against Heidenheim in the Bundesliga left the team with mixed emotions, especially for captain Willi Orban. Despite managing to claw back from a two-goal deficit at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig’s performance fell short of expectations. Heidenheim stunned the home side with an early lead, but Marco Rose’s squad responded with a spirited comeback. However, the result didn’t satisfy Orban, who was vocal about his disappointment.
“Of course, we’re disappointed,” Orban said in his post-match interview with DAZN. “With all due respect, you have to secure three points at home against Heidenheim. We lacked solutions in the final third and didn’t create enough chances. Honestly, I can’t even recall a clear-cut opportunity. Our start was too passive, and that simply wasn’t good enough today.”
Leipzig’s head coach, Marco Rose, echoed Orban’s frustration, admitting that both the result and the way his team performed were far from ideal. “We couldn’t secure the win, and that’s incredibly disappointing,” Rose stated during the post-match press conference. “The way we approached the game wasn’t good enough. We expect more from ourselves.”
Meanwhile, Heidenheim saw the match in a completely different light. Head coach Frank Schmidt, usually known for his critical approach, expressed satisfaction with his team’s effort. He emphasized that their hard work earned them a valuable point. “We started the game with high energy, focus, and efficiency,” Schmidt said. “This wasn’t a lucky point—we fought for it. Now, we need to carry this mindset forward.”
Heidenheim captain Patrick Mainka also found reasons to be proud, despite surrendering the lead. “We defended with everything we had and kept Leipzig’s chances limited,” Mainka told DAZN. “It’s only a single point, and we still need many more, but every point matters. Today, we can truly be proud of our performance.” While Leipzig lamented a missed opportunity, Heidenheim left the Red Bull Arena with renewed confidence as they continued their battle to stay in the Bundesliga.