Bundesliga Round 30: RB Leipzig scores 3-2 victory, Szoboszlai and Nkunku make contributions.
Updated:2025-10-28 08:33 Views:128**RB Leipzig Edge Out Borussia Dortmund in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash**
The 30th round of the Bundesliga saw RB Leipzig secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The match, which was high-stakes for both sides, ended in dramatic fashion, with Leipzig overcoming a resilient Dortmund side to move closer to European qualification.
The game started at a frenetic pace, with both teams looking to impose their attacking styles. RB Leipzig, who were chasing a crucial three points to boost their chances of securing a top-four finish, dominated possession early on. Their persistence paid off in the 15th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai, the league’s top scorer this season, fired a low shot past Dortmund’s goalkeeper, Roman Bürki.
Dortmund responded swiftly, with Marco Reus leveling the score just eight minutes later with a clinical finish. The first half ended with both teams locked at 1-1, but Leipzig’s pressure told in the second half. Szoboszlai once again proved to be the catalyst for his side, creating chances out of nothing. In the 57th minute, he teed up his teammate, who was none other than the league’s second-highest scorer, RB Leipzig’s own Kevin Nkunku. Nkunku made no mistake, slotting home from the edge of the box to give his side a 2-1 lead.
However, Dortmund refused to back down. Reus, who had been a thorn in Leipzig’s side all game, scored again in the 68th minute, this time from the penalty spot after he was fouled by RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku. The scores were level again, but Leipzig’s resolve never wavered. With just eight minutes remaining, Nkunku once again proved to be the hero, this time with a stunning 25-yard strike that flew into the top corner.
Despite a late surge from Dortmund, Leipzig held on for a well-deserved victory. Szoboszlai and Nkunku were the standouts for the hosts, with their contributions ensuring that RB Leipzig extended their unbeaten run in this fixture and moved to within a point of securing a top-four finish.
For Borussia Dortmund, the loss further complicates their quest for a Champions League spot, as they now sit precariously close to the relegation zone. With just two matches remaining, they face an uphill battle to turn their form around.
In the end, RB Leipzig’s never-say-die attitude and the clinical finishing of their star players proved to be the difference. This win, coupled with their recent form, gives them a strong platform to push for a European spot in the coming weeks.

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