Match Report - Leinster 19 - 41 Bordeaux-Beg - Sky Sports
Bordeaux-Begles tore Leinster apart in a dominant 41-19 victory to secure back-to-back Champions Cup crowns at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
www.skysports.comThe match saw early pace from Bordeaux-Begles that turned a deficit into a lead inside nine minutes, as Bordeaux-Begles dominated with turnovers that helped seal the win at Bilbao's San Mamés. Leinster's tries came late, with a late effort by Joe McCarthy, while Bordeaux maintained control through penalties and stout defense. The game featured redirects and early pace from Jalibert and Uberti, and the captain of Bordeaux helped extend the advantage before Leinster’s late consolation. Bordeaux-Begles defended strongly; the victory secured back-to-back European Champions Cup crowns.