RB Leipzig will miss out on European competition for the first time since 2016 after a 3-2 home defeat to Stuttgart sealed a disappointing seventh-place Bundesliga finish.
Despite goals from Xavi Simons and Ridle Baku, defensive lapses cost them dearly.
Sporting director Marcel Schafer delivered a harsh assessment: “We failed to achieve our goals.”
The absence from Europe is a significant financial blow, potentially costing the club €60-70 million and possibly leading to player sales.
Interim coach Zsolt Low couldn’t reverse their poor form, which saw them manage only 13 league wins.
Leipzig are now searching for a new permanent head coach, with Jurgen Klopp expected to be involved in steering the club back on track.
Schafer acknowledged the need for squad reinforcements after a season he described as “disappointing.”
