The home record continues! With a 2-1 victory over Arminia Bielefeld, RB Leipzig make it five wins from five at the Red Bull Arena and maintain their position at the top end of the table.
RBL were the dominant team, but Bielefeld held their own over 90 minutes, ensuring a close battle throughout. Angelino (29’) and Christopher Nkunku (47’) each found the net to put Leipzig 2-0 ahead, before Alexander Sørloth was denied from the penalty spot. Shortly after, Fabian Klos pulled one back for the away side (75’). The final 15 minutes were tense, but RBL held strong to pick up the three points.
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- Marcel Halstenberg returned to the starting XI after missing four weeks through injury, and played 45 minutes.
- Angelino scored his fourth Bundesliga goal of the season, and is the club's top scorer in the league.
- Dani Olmo set up the second goal and now leads the club in assists with 5!
- Lazar Samardžić's impressive assist for the opening goal was his first direct goal involvement for Leipzig.
- Christopher Nkunku scored his first league goal of the season.