The club are enjoying a splendid debut campaign in the German top-flight; but away from the pitch their accounts have caused some concern
RB Leipzig's maiden season in the Bundesliga has exceeded all expectations, and should see them claim a place in the Champions League for 2017-18. But a massive debt on the books of the German club could potentially lead to sanctions under Financial Fair Play (FFP) legislation.
Since its inception in 2009 the club has been heavily backed by energy drink giant Red Bull, who run the club through a subsidiary, Rasenball Sport Leipzig.
That investment has allowed Leipzig to rocket up the German pyramid.