RB Leipzig produced a thoroughly dominant performance at the Red Bull Arena to see off Union Berlin by a comfortable margin, with goals from Max Finkg...
RB Leipzig produced a thoroughly dominant performance at the Red Bull Arena to see off Union Berlin by a comfortable margin, with goals from Max Finkgrafe, Romulo, and Ridle Baku sealing a resounding 3-0 victory. The bulls of Saxony were clinical from the first whistle, dictating the tempo of the game and suffocating their opponents with relentless pressure. Finkgrafe opened the scoring in the first half with a well-taken strike after some intricate build-up play, before Romulo doubled the lead with a powerful header from a corner kick. Baku then put the icing on the cake in the second half, finishing off a sweeping counter-attack to make the points safe. At the end of the day, Leipzig secured three more precious points on their path to securing Champions League football next season, and they did so without breaking a sweat. The team’s defensive stalwarts, like Willi Orban and David Raum, gave a good account of themselves, ensuring that Union Berlin’s attackers had very little joy on the pitch. In the scheme of things, this victory solidifies Leipzig’s position in the top four, and the powers that be at the club will be pleased with the form of their Nigerian international, Terem Moffi, who came off the bench to add energy and direct running in the final third. Though Moffi did not get on the scoresheet, his work rate and movement troubled the Union Berlin defence, and he is slowly becoming a fan favourite in Saxony. For the Super Eagles talisman, it was another step in the right direction as he continues to adapt to life in the Bundesliga. Back home in Nigeria, fans at viewing centres in Lagos and Abuja were thoroughly entertained by Leipzig’s show of force. In Surulere, supporters donning jerseys of the German side were seen dancing and clapping as each goal hit the back of the net, with one gentleman shouting, “Our boys are making us proud!” In Wuse, Abuja, the atmosphere was electric as fans discussed Moffi’s potential to become a regular starter, with many insisting that he is the future of the Super Eagles attack. Indeed, for the Nigerian football faithful, this was a night of celebration and hope.
