RB Leipzig moved as much as fifth place within the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over Champions League quarter finalists Borussia Dortmund, who struck the woodwork thrice in a pulsating second half.
Leipzig seemed to be coasting after dominating the primary 50 minutes and going forward via targets by Xavi Simons and Lois Openda.
However Dortmund responded strongly, with Maximilian Beier hitting the bar and the put up inside 5 minutes of Leipzig’s second aim.
Karim Adeyemi’s shot was brilliantly tipped onto the crossbar by Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulasci, whereas Pascal Gross and Nico Schlotterbeck additionally missed possibilities to get Dortmund again into the sport.
Openda had already hit the bar from shut vary when Leipzig took the lead, Simons latching on to a rebound from Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel with a first-time shot from close to the penalty spot.
Leipzig struck the woodwork once more earlier than half-time when Ridle Baku hit Dortmund’s bar from the sting of the penalty space, and so they appeared to taking complete management when Openda volleyed in from a nook two minutes into the second half.
Dortmund, who certified for the final eight of the Champions League with a 3-2 combination win over Lille, have been stung into motion however after spurning a number of possibilities they continue to be in eleventh place within the Bundesliga.
Leipzig are one spot wanting Eintracht Frankfurt, who play Bochum on Sunday, on aim distinction.