The goal machine found it difficult to rev up, but RB Leipzig was lucky to continue its winning streak under Domenico Tedesco. At home strong VfL Bochum, the Saxons won 1-0 (0-0) after 14 goals in four games, but maintained their place in the Champions League. Under the new coach, RB has only lost two of 13 competitive games so far. Substitute Christopher Nkunku (82nd) scored the winning goal for the guests. Promoted Bochum also lost the seventh duel against Leipzig and suffered a setback in the fight for relegation with the third home defeat of the season. The lead on a relegation zone is still ten points.
Compared to the 3-1 win in San Sebastian in the European Cup, Tedesco rotated through: The 36-year-old changed the starting XI to seven positions. Reis also changed four players compared to the 1-1 draw at VfB Stuttgart a week ago. Tedesco and his team arrived at Castroper Straße a little late: After an accident with the team bus, the players took several large taxis to the stadium, accompanied by the police. Nevertheless, RB had few initial difficulties and initially determined the game. But the balls, which the guests conquered with high pressure, rarely got into the dangerous area. Best Leipzig offensive action was a sharp cross from Angelino, which Dominik Szoboszlai missed, his header missed the target seconds later (22nd). After the change of sides, Bochum was much more offensive, but Leipzig was more efficient. Nkunku coldly took his first opportunity to take the lead.
