RBLeipzig

In a blistering display of attacking prowess, RB Leipzig dismantled a hapless Cologne side 5-1 on Friday night to vault into the Bundesliga’s coveted top four positions. The architect of this resounding victory? None other than the mercurial Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons, who orchestrated proceedings with a goal and an assist to continue his sensational debut campaign in German football. Simons opened the scoring in the 15th minute, applying the final touch to a slick passing move involving Dani Olmo and Benjamin Sesko.

RB Leipzig’s pursuit of a Champions League spot gathered steam on Friday night as they overcame a struggling FC Köln side 3-1 at the RheinEnergieStadion. The visitors raced into a three-goal lead before Köln managed a late consolation, with Marco Rose’s men now unbeaten in their last four Bundesliga matches. It was a much-needed win for Leipzig, who had dropped points in disappointing draws against Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg recently.