RB Leipzig have secured their place in the Bundesliga play-offs after defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at home on Sunday. The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances throughout the game.
In the first half, RB Leipzig took the lead through a goal from Brazilian forward Felipe Melo, who scored in the 57th minute. However, Eintracht Frankfurt were not to be denied as they equalized just before halftime through a goal from midfielder Julian Weigl.
The second half saw both teams push for an equalizer, but it was RB Leipzig who ultimately claimed victory. In the 88th minute, Brazilian winger Marcelo Oliveira scored his first Bundesliga goal since January to secure the win for his team.
For Eintracht Frankfurt, this defeat means that they will have to settle for a spot in the Europa League next season, while RB Leipzig move one step closer to securing their place in Europe's premier club competition. Despite the loss, Eintracht Frankfurt manager Frank Rost praised his players' performance, saying that they played well and deserved better.
Overall, this was a thrilling encounter between two strong teams, and RB Leipzig will be hoping to continue their good form into the play-offs. They now face Hoffenheim in their final group stage match, which could potentially determine their fate in the league standings.