“Nkunku Aids Leipzig in Defending German Cup Title”

RB Leipzig, inspired by Christopher Nkunku, secured their second consecutive German Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in Berlin. Nkunku broke the deadlock after 71 minutes with a low shot that deflected into the goal against the run of play. Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the win with a counterattack goal, sweeping in an Nkunku pass. The victory firmly establishes Leipzig as challengers to Bayern Munich’s throne, alongside Borussia Dortmund. However, the immediate future is uncertain for Leipzig, who could lose several stars including Nkunku, Szoboszlai, and Konrad Laimer in the summer. The match had been billed as a clash of conflicting ideologies in German football, with Leipzig’s nouveau riche status against Frankfurt’s tradition. Leipzig dominated possession but Frankfurt caused problems on the counter. The victory spoiled Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner’s farewell, with the Austrian leaving the club at the end of the season.