Bundesliga Round 18 - RB Leipzig beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1
In one of the most exciting matches of the season, RB Leipzig came out on top against Eintracht Frankfurt in round 18 of the Bundesliga. The match was full of drama as both teams struggled to find their rhythm.
The first half started with both sides struggling to find their feet. RB Leipzig managed to break down Frankfurt's defense and create opportunities for goals. However, Eintracht Frankfurt showed some resilience and fought back to level the score at 1-1 after just over 20 minutes.
Nkunku, who had been a regular starter this season, scored his first goal of the season in the 44th minute. The striker found space in the box and slotted the ball past Frankfurt goalkeeper Schuster. The goal gave RB Leipzig a 1-1 lead.
Szoboszlai then scored his second goal of the season in the 57th minute. The striker played well from the backline and delivered a perfect pass to Szoboszlai, who tapped home the ball into the net. The goal made it 2-1 to RB Leipzig.
However, Eintracht Frankfurt fought back to level the score again in the 66th minute. Marcus Harnisch scored a free-kick that was saved by Schuster but he could not keep it out. After a few moments of pressure, Nkunku headed in a penalty kick to make it 3-2.
The final minutes saw both teams struggle to come up with any sort of clear-cut chances. RB Leipzig looked to be the stronger side and eventually sealed the win with a well-taken goal from Szoboszlai. The victory marked RB Leipzig's best result of the season so far.
In conclusion, RB Leipzig proved to be the better team today and they will look to build upon this performance in their next game. In addition, the victory against Eintracht Frankfurt shows how much improvement can be achieved when the right players are given the opportunity to shine.