In a thrilling match played on the pitch at the Allianz Arena in Dortmund, RB Leipzig secured their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage after defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Saturday night.
The game began with RB Leipzig leading 1-0 after only ten minutes when Christian Pulisic scored from a free-kick following a corner kick by Jutta Prandtl. The goal was scored in a high-pressure situation as both teams were pressed hard by the opposition's defense and goalkeeper Timo Werner.
However, RB Leipzig's response was swift and decisive, as Nkunku scored his winner in the 55th minute. The striker hit a low shot that curled over the crossbar from the edge of the box before being saved off the post by Timo Werner.
Nkunku's strike proved to be the turning point for RB Leipzig as they went on to score twice more in the second half to secure their spot in the group stage. The goals came in the 66th minute when he headed home from close range after a long-range effort from Alvaro Morata.
It was clear that RB Leipzig had won the game through their own efforts, with Nkunku's goal sealing their victory. It was also a massive boost for their confidence ahead of the rest of the season, as they look set to face stronger opposition in the next round of the competition.
Overall, it was a fantastic performance from RB Leipzig, who showed great resilience and determination throughout the entire match. They have shown that they can compete at the highest level against some of the best teams in Europe, and this result has only added fuel to their already strong campaign.