Rose's wake-up call for Leipzig comes at the right time

By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Playing the underdog role can be gratifying in football, where expectations are low but the opportunity for surprises always exists. As RB Leipzig prepares for its UEFA Champions League last-16 clash against Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid this Tuesday evening, it seem to have embraced this role perfectly.

Despite its struggles in the domestic league, the timing