RB Leipzig fall to Union Berlin and risk losing second place

Union Berlin found their way back to victory by defeating RB Leipzig 3-1 this Friday (12th) at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

The capital team, under pressure after two consecutive defeats in the 2025/26 Bundesliga , showed resilience and efficiency to overcome one of the title contenders.

After a balanced first half, Union Berlin broke the deadlock in the 57th minute.

Jeong Woo-Yeong made a good play down the left and set up Burke, who finished precisely to put the hosts ahead.

RB Leipzig responded immediately: just three minutes later, Gomis capitalized on a loose ball in the box and equalized, keeping the match at a high intensity.

But the night truly belonged to Union Berlin . In the 64th minute, captain Christopher Trimmel delivered a perfect cross and Ansah finished it off, securing the Berlin side's triumph in front of their fans.

In stoppage time, on a deadly counterattack, Sharke received the ball from Ilic in the box and fired it home to seal the favorable scoreline for Union Berlin .

With the win, Union Berlin reaches 18 points and climbs to eighth place, leaving their recent poor form behind.

Meanwhile, RB Leipzig remains on 29 points and risks losing second place to Borussia Dortmund, who have 28 points and visit Freiburg on Sunday (14th).

Leaders Bayern Munich, with 37 points, also play on Sunday and, if they beat Mainz at the Allianz Arena, could further extend their lead at the top of the table.

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