Christoph Baumgartner Outshines Xavi Simons Post Transfer with Stellar Form at RB Leipzig

Xavi Simons, recently transferred from RB Leipzig to Tottenham Hotspur, marked a milestone by scoring his first goal for Tottenham in their 2-0 Premier League win against Brentford. Despite this breakthrough, his overall impact at Tottenham has been modest compared to his time in the Bundesliga. Simons accumulated only 15 points (6 goals and 9 assists) in his first season with Tottenham and had a disappointing prior season with just 4 goals and 5 assists.

Meanwhile, Christoph Baumgartner at RB Leipzig is enjoying a stand-out season, considerably outperforming Simons since his departure. Baumgartner has tallied an impressive 10 goals and 6 assists in just 16 competitive matches this season. The 26-year-old midfielder attributes his success to physical confidence and strong support from the club, stating he has "proven his worth" in the starting lineup.

Looking ahead, Baumgartner has highlighted the formidable challenge posed by Union Berlin in RB Leipzig's forthcoming away match, emphasizing the need for strong performance to secure a positive result.

This contrast in fortunes illustrates Leipzig’s smooth transition despite losing a promising talent to Tottenham and underlines Baumgartner’s vital contribution to the team’s ambitions. Leipzig shows no signs of missing Simons as Baumgartner clearly steps up as a key asset in their Bundesliga campaign.