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'We were too slow' - Nagelsmann admits RB Leipzig deserved Champions League elimination by Liverpool

RB Leipzig head coach Julian Nagelsmann admitted his side deserved to be knocked out in their last-16 Champions League tie against Liverpool.

Liverpool defeated Leipzig 2-0 in Wednesday's second leg in Budapest, after winning the first leg by the same scoreline in the same location.

While Liverpool are struggling in the Premier League and Leipzig have won six straight Bundesliga matches, Nagelsmann's side were well beaten over the two legs.

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What was said?

"I think we deserved to be knocked out, mainly due to today's match," Nagelsmann said in his post-game press conference.