**Bundesliga Round 12: RB Leipzig beats Hertha BSC 2-1, Olmo and Szoboszlai consolidate their top-four position.**
RB Leipzig continued their impressive form in Bundesliga Round 12, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hertha BSC. The match, played at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena, saw the hosts dominate possession but face a resilient Hertha side that refused to back down. The result extended Leipzig’s winning streak and further solidified their position in the top half of the table.
The scoring was opened by RB Leipzig in the 15th minute when Emil Forsberg converted from the penalty spot after Hertha’s goalkeeper Marvin Friedrich was penalized for bringing down RB Leipzig’s star striker Alexander Silva. Forsberg’s goal marked his first goal in six games, and the forward has been instrumental in RB Leipzig’s recent surge. The second goal came in the 55th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai, the league’s top scorer with 11 goals, fired a powerful shot into the top corner from outside the box. Szoboszlai’s clinical finish extended his goal-scoring streak to four consecutive matches.
Despite trailing 2-0, Hertha BSC showed flashes of their attacking potential, with Fluorinhu performing well up front. The visitors pulled one back in the 67th minute through a well-timed header by Samuel Kalu, who connected with a cross from the right flank. However, RB Leipzig’s defense held firm, denying Hertha BSC a equalizer. The result means RB Leipzig have now won four of their last five matches, and their form is becoming a key factor in their push for a top-four finish.
RB Leipzig’s victory also sees them move to 14 points in the league standings, with a manageable gap to the top-four places. With key players like Szoboszlai and Silva in top form, RB Leipzig are looking like serious contenders for a Champions League qualification spot. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig’s dominance in the eastern part of the Bundesliga table continues to grow, with their next fixtures coming against Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen, two of the league’s most formidable sides.
RB Leipzig’s manager, Ralf Rangnick, praised his team’s resilience after the match. “We had to work hard for the win, but the boys showed great character,” he said. “Dominik and Emil were excellent again, and the entire team played with a lot of heart. We’re in a good position, but we know there’s still a lot to play for.”
As RB Leipzig look ahead to their next matches, the Bundesliga race for the top-four remains intense. With teams like Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig all vying for positions, the coming weeks will be crucial. For now, RB Leipzig can take pride in their recent form and the stability they’ve brought to their league campaign. This victory, combined with Szoboszlai and Silva’s form, gives RB Leipzig a strong foundation as they aim to secure a top-four finish this season.