RB Leipzig beats Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Bundesliga Round 8, Nkunku scores crucial goal

Updated:2026-01-08 07:41    Views:78

RB Leipzig has taken another step towards the Bundesliga title with a hard-fought win over Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.

The match was played at the Allianz Arena and saw RB Leipzig take the lead early on through a header from Yussuf Poulsen. However, Dortmund fought back and equalised just before half-time through a stunning strike from Jadon Sancho.

In the second half, it was RB Leipzig who took control and they were rewarded for their efforts when Nkunku scored a late winner to secure all three points for the home side.

The win means that RB Leipzig now leads Dortmund by four points and is well on its way to winning the Bundesliga title. The team will be looking to build on this success as they continue their unbeaten run in the league.

Overall, it was a closely contested match but RB Leipzig emerged victorious thanks to a brilliant performance from Nkunku. The midfielder's goal proved to be the difference between the two sides and set up a thrilling finish.

With just five games left to play, RB Leipzig will be looking to maintain their momentum and secure the title ahead of next season. It will be an exciting final few weeks of the season and we can only wait and see what happens.