Overview
- RB Leipzig beat Stuttgart 3-1 as 18-year-old Yan Diomande forced a Jeff Chabot own goal before scoring in the 53rd minute.
- Brazilian forward Rômulo sealed the win in stoppage time after Alexander Nübel lost control attempting a trick, following Tiago Tomás’ reply for Stuttgart.
- The result lifts Leipzig back into second place, two points behind leaders Bayern Munich with Bayern hosting Bayer Leverkusen later in the day.
- Leipzig have collected 22 of a possible 24 league points since a 6-0 opening defeat to Bayern.
- Elsewhere, Dortmund edged Augsburg 1-0 on Friday, Gladbach claimed a first win 4-0 at St. Pauli, Eintracht drew 1-1 at Heidenheim, Union and Freiburg finished 0-0 after VAR interventions, and Werder drew 1-1 at Mainz.