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RB Leipzig beats Mainz 05 in Bundesliga Round 16 with 2-0 victory; Olmo, Nkunku score clean sheets
Updated:2025-11-25 08:32 Views:152RB Leipzig have secured their first win of the season in the Bundesliga after beating Mainz 05 2-0 at home on Sunday.
The match was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game but failing to break down the other's defense. However, RB Leipzig were ultimately able to secure the three points they needed to move up to second place in the league table.
Olmo and Nkunku scored the goals that gave RB Leipzig the lead, with Olmo netting his first goal for the club since joining from Real Madrid in January. Nkunku also made an impact off the bench, providing a vital assist for the opening goal.
Mainz were unable to find a way through the RB Leipzig defense, with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen making several关键 saves to keep the scoreline at 2-0.
The victory is a huge boost for RB Leipzig ahead of their next fixture against Bayern Munich, who will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend.
Overall, it was a solid performance from RB Leipzig as they continue to build momentum towards the end of the season. With a few more victories under their belt, they could well be in pole position to challenge for the title come the end of the campaign.
