Matchday 31 of the Bundesliga began with in-form Leipzig beating Union Berlin 3-1 this Friday (24).

The fifth straight win left the Bulls in a strong position to secure a place in the 2026/2027 Champions League league phase.

Meanwhile, the team from the German capital remains at risk of relegation.

Leipzig were totally dominant from the very first half.

Finkgrafe opened the scoring (22') by hitting first time after Querfeld's loose ball.

Querfeld, who had made the mistake that allowed Rômulo, formerly of Athletico, to score his ninth Bundesliga goal soon after (25').

Union's No. 14 was then also caught by Baumgartner's bicycle-kick attempt, with Baumgartner being booked.

His team did not even register a shot before the break.

Two of Leipzig's standout performers in the opening half were directly involved in the third goal.

Diomande made the play and Baku applied the finish (63').

Union responded in the 78th minute, when Doekhi scored with a header after a corner.

Leipzig still hit the post and had at least two more big chances before securing all three points.

The capital side also scored another one. But it was ruled out for offside.

They reacted after a poor first half, but it was not enough.

Leipzig moved up to 62 points, closing in on second-placed Dortmund (64).

They now hold an eight-point advantage over current fifth-placed Hoffenheim - who still have to play.

They will return to action on Saturday (2), when they visit Leverkusen.

Current 16th-placed St. Pauli have 26. They are the side that would face the third-placed team from Bundesliga 2 for a place in the top flight.

The Berlin team will try to bounce back against Cologne on Saturday (2). A home game in front of their fans.

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