RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund played out a thrilling encounter in the Bundesliga round 8 match at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday. The game ended in a 2-1 victory for RB Leipzig, with Nkunku scoring a crucial goal that helped them close the gap on their rivals.
The match started off with both teams playing aggressively, but it was RB Leipzig who took the lead through a well-taken goal from Nkunku. However, Dortmund fought back and equalized through a penalty kick by Erling Haaland.
In the second half, RB Leipzig continued to dominate the game and were able to create several chances. They eventually found the winner through a well-taken goal from Nkunku, who scored his first league goal since January.
Nkunku's goal proved to be a turning point as it helped RB Leipzig close the gap on their rivals. With just three games remaining in the season, the pressure is now on Borussia Dortmund to maintain their position in the top four.
Overall, this was a closely contested match that saw both teams put in a solid performance. While RB Leipzig secured all three points, it will be interesting to see how they perform against their next opponents in the coming weeks.